Cost of Living in Copenhagen. Updated Prices Jun 2024.

Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark

Summary of cost of living in Copenhagen

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: kr42,779
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: kr24,064
    • 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 Jun 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district kr144
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) kr96
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast kr43
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk kr14
12 eggs, large kr39
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes kr35
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese kr51
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples kr19
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes kr11
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket kr13
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality kr91
2 liters of coca-cola kr21
Bread for 2 people for 1 day kr20
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area kr19,856
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area kr15,234
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat kr1,717
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area kr11,464
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area kr8,623
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio kr1,041
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) kr151
40” flat screen tv kr3,097
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) kr795
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) kr80
Hourly rate for cleaning help kr235
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) kr946
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) kr675
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes kr1,168
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new kr320,710
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas kr14
Monthly ticket public transport kr660
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) kr204
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) kr43
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) kr72
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) kr469
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) kr43
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) kr23
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) kr26
4 rolls of toilet paper kr18
Tube of toothpaste kr16
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city kr268
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub kr455
2 tickets to the movies kr245
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) kr776
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert kr842
1 cocktail drink in downtown club kr121
Cappuccino in expat area of the city kr44
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) kr48
Ipad wi-fi 128gb kr3,888
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) kr1.31
1 month of gym membership in business district kr329
1 package of marlboro cigarettes kr59
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 307 prices entered by 53 different people.
Latest price update: June 02, 2024

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