What is the cost of living in Copenhagen?

The cost of living in Copenhagen is 36.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 63.9). Groceries are 16.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 0.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately DKK 13,116 per month. Local purchasing power index is 132.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Denmark?

In Denmark, a gross salary of DKK 372,572 per year results in approximately DKK 21,035 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 32.3%). Use our Denmark tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇩🇰 Denmark · #37 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Copenhagen?

Q: Should I move to Copenhagen?

Copenhagen, Denmark has a cost of living 36.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 63.9). It is ranked #37 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 132.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Denmark earning DKK 372,572 gross take home approximately DKK 21,035/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

36.1% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-36.1%

vs NYC

DKK 13,116

1-BR, city centre

DKK 21,035

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: DKK 372,572 gross/year in Denmark → DKK 21,035/month net after tax (32.3% effective rate). Full Denmark tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Copenhagen

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

63.9 Very expensive

Rent

42.0 Affordable

Groceries

84.0 Above average

Restaurants

99.5 Expensive

Purchasing Power

132.0 Very strong

Rent in Copenhagen

1-BR, city centre DKK 13,116/mo

1-BR, outside centre DKK 9,628/mo

3-BR, city centre DKK 21,600/mo

3-BR, outside centre DKK 15,410/mo

Save by going outside centre 27% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Denmark take-home pay

DKK 372,572 → DKK 21,035/Net take-home (32.3% effective rate, single filer)

Full Denmark tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇩🇰 Aalborg

Denmark

CoL index 54.0

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🇩🇰 Aarhus

Denmark

CoL index 52.8

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🇩🇰 Odense

Denmark

CoL index 51.2

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