Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark

Summary of cost of living in Copenhagen

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr44,718
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr25,277
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Copenhagen
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr150
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr97
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr43
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr13
12 eggs, large kr40
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr31
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr46
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr19
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr10
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr13
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr77
2 liters of coca-cola kr19
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr18
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr21,388
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr15,428
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr1,522
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr11,843
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr8,778
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr1,198
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr258
40” flat screen tv kr2,996
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr1,014
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr70
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr289
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr831
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) kr344
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) kr835
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr1,224
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr375,739
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr14
Monthly ticket public transport kr683
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr223
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr51
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr63
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr469
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr41
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr23
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr29
4 rolls of toilet paper kr17
Tube of toothpaste kr14
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr314
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr537
2 tickets to the movies kr258
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr1,018
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr802
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr127
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr45
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr55
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr4,313
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr1.35
1 month of gym membership in business district kr306
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr61
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 323 prices entered by 63 different people.
Latest price update: December 04, 2024

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