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
Source: tocopenhagen.com
