To Copenhagen - Denmark

General Information

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city in the Kingdom of Denmark, with a population of 667,000 people in the municipality and 1.4 million in the urban area. The city is situated mainly on the island of Zealand (Sjælland), with a smaller part on the island of Amager. Copenhagen is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the Øresund strait. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

Population: 800,000 (city) / 2 million (metro approx)
Area: 88.25 km²
Coordinates: Latitude: 55.676109313965, Longitude: 12.568333625793

Living Expenses

Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): DKK 9,000 - 14,000
Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): DKK 6,000 - 10,000
Groceries per Person/Month: DKK 2,500 - 4,000
Utilities (Monthly): DKK 700 - 1,500
Internet (Monthly): DKK 200 - 400
Dining Out (Cheap Meal): DKK 80 - 150

Copenhagen is known for high quality of life and correspondingly higher living costs. Cycling is common and reduces daily transport costs.

Transportation

Single Ticket (zone dependent): DKK 24 - 36
Taxi Start Price: DKK 40 - 60
Taxi per km: DKK 10 - 18
Monthly Pass (City): DKK 400 - 700
Bike Friendly: Yes — extensive cycling infrastructure

Average Salaries by Profession (net, monthly)

Average Net Salary: DKK 25,000 - 35,000
Software Engineer: DKK 35,000 - 60,000
Junior Developer: DKK 25,000 - 40,000
Senior Developer: DKK 50,000 - 90,000
Teacher (Public School): DKK 25,000 - 40,000
Doctor / Physician: DKK 50,000 - 100,000
Nurse: DKK 25,000 - 40,000
Civil Engineer: DKK 30,000 - 55,000
Architect: DKK 30,000 - 55,000
Accountant: DKK 25,000 - 45,000
Bank Employee: DKK 25,000 - 45,000

Police Officer: DKK 25,000 - 40,000
Lawyer: DKK 40,000 - 80,000
Restaurant Manager: DKK 25,000 - 45,000
Waiter / Waitress: DKK 15,000 - 25,000
Retail Cashier: DKK 15,000 - 25,000
Construction Worker: DKK 18,000 - 32,000
Driver: DKK 18,000 - 35,000
Security Guard: DKK 15,000 - 28,000
Graphic Designer: DKK 20,000 - 40,000
Digital Marketer: DKK 25,000 - 45,000
Hotel Receptionist: DKK 15,000 - 28,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

Rent 3 Bedroom: DKK 18,000 - 35,000
Groceries (Family of 4): DKK 7,000 - 12,000
Utilities (Monthly): DKK 1,500 - 3,000
Internet: DKK 200 - 400
Transportation: DKK 1,200 - 2,500

Top Attractions

Tivoli Gardens
Nyhavn Harbour
The Little Mermaid
Christiansborg Palace
Rosenborg Castle & the King’s Garden
National Museum of Denmark
Strøget (shopping street)

Major Events

Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Copenhagen Fashion Week
Copenhagen Pride
Distortion (street festival)
Tivoli Christmas Market

Copenhagen - Denmark Guide