Capital city in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
Cost of living in Copenhagen
How much a month costs in Copenhagen
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,610–5,120 (kr.24,000–34,000).
Prices in Copenhagen
Typical 2026 ranges in DKK, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | DKK | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | kr.12,000–20,000 | $1,810–3,010 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | kr.8,000–13,000 | $1,200–1,960 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | kr.200–400 | $30–60 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | kr.1,000–1,800 | $150–271 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | kr.90–140 | $14–21 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | kr.220–380 | $33–57 |
| Cappuccino | kr.40–55 | $6.0–8.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | kr.55–80 | $8.3–12.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | kr.24–36 | $3.6–5.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | kr.130–220 | $20–33 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | kr.150–300 | $23–45 |
| Gym membership (month) | kr.200–400 | $30–60 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | kr.100–250 | $15–38 |
Value for money: 7/100
A value score of 7/100 means Copenhagen gives more quality of life per dollar than 6% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 77/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Denmark.
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Cost of living across Denmark
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Copenhagen
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Copenhagen?
About $1,650–2,260 on a lean budget, $3,610–5,120 for a comfortable month and $6,320–9,780 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Copenhagen?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs kr.12,000–20,000 ($1,810–3,010) a month in the center and kr.8,000–13,000 ($1,200–1,960) outside it.
How much does food cost in Copenhagen?
A local meal is kr.90–140 ($14–21); a mid-range restaurant is kr.220–380 ($33–57) per person.
Is Denmark expensive?
Prices in Denmark are about 92% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Metroselskabet (Copenhagen Metro)
- Rejseplanen
- Copenhagen Airport
- Wonderful Copenhagen
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.