4.5% above the Denmark average
Ranked #28 of 538 cities · More expensive than 94.8% of cities worldwide
Compared to Denmark average
Rent Prices
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | DKK 13,277/mo ≈ $2,056 | DKK 9,062/mo ≈ $1,403 | 32% |
| 3-Bedroom | DKK 22,513/mo ≈ $3,485 | DKK 15,500/mo ≈ $2,400 | 32% |
Copenhagen has a composite cost index of 64.1 from 3 independent data sources.
Based on 143 country PLI x 0.95 city factor
Copenhagen is average by global standards (ranked #28 of 538 cities). It is 4.5% more expensive than the Denmark average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.
Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Denmark earning DKK 373,250 gross take home DKK 21,158/month after tax (32% effective rate). See full Denmark tax calculator →
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