Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark

Summary of cost of living in Copenhagen

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr42,188
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr23,364
  • Cost of living in Copenhagen is more expensive than in 90% of cities in Western Europe (8 out of 69)
  • Cost of living in Copenhagen is more expensive than in 89% of cities in the World (22 out of 189)
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List of prices in Copenhagen
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr154
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr94
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr45
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr14
12 eggs, large kr38
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr31
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr57
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr19
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr13
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr14
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr88
2 liters of coca-cola kr21
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr20
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr18,848
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr14,825
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr1,928
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr11,881
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr8,764
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr1,040
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr176
40” flat screen tv kr3,044
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr577
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr70
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr224
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr846
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr342
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr724
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr1,170
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr293,505
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr14
Monthly ticket public transport kr639
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr275
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr42
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr75
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr469
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr44
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr24
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr23
4 rolls of toilet paper kr18
Tube of toothpaste kr18
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr250
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr459
2 tickets to the movies kr265
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr773
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr883
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr111
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr43
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr47
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr4,058
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr1.37
1 month of gym membership in business district kr320
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr59
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 312 prices entered by 54 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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Copenhagen position in our World Ranking

the world
22nd
out of 189
western europe
8th
out of 69

Cheapest and most expensive products in Copenhagen compared to other cities:

the world
4th
the world
4th
the world
4th
western europe
1st
western europe
1st
western europe
2nd

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