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Copenhague

Copenhague

Denmark

Updated on October 02, 2025

Overview

Copenhagen offers a high quality of life with a strong job market in tech, pharmaceuticals, and green energy. Housing is competitive and costly, with one-bedroom apartments around €1,600 monthly. Public transport is efficient, and the city is walkable and bike-friendly. Healthcare access is excellent, supported by Denmark's universal system. The climate is temperate but can be cold and windy in winter. Safety is high, and the community is international yet values Danish culture. Cost of living is above average but balanced by good salaries.

Average cost of living€2,780.02
Quality of Life94/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,745.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,270.00
3-bed flat (center)€3,056.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,195.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€8,020.00
sqm outside center€5,517.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€172.44
Internet€37.58
Mobile plan€15.11

Transportation

One-way ticket€3.22
Monthly pass€100.54
Taxi start€6.70
Gasoline (1 l)€1.94

Leisure

Cinema ticket€17.76
Fitness club€48.51

Education

Preschool (month)€518.15
Intl. primary (year)€13,985.00

Demographics

Population 656,000
Metropolitan area population 2,057,000
Metropolitan area

Advantages

  • Strong job market in tech and green energy
  • Excellent healthcare system
  • Efficient public transport and walkability
  • High safety levels
  • International community

Disadvantages

  • × High housing costs and competitive market
  • × Cold, windy winters
  • × Cost of living above average
  • × Most rentals unfurnished
  • × Learning Danish beneficial for integration