Denmark
A design-forward Scandinavian capital famous for Noma-level dining, cycling culture, and the colorful Nyhavn waterfront. A leader in sustainability and quality of life.
#14 of 250
137% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 3 413
Based on NYC = 100 index
Copenhagen is the 14. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 3 413 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 104% above the median city and adds $ 1 081 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 123, 3br apartment (city-wide) $ 2 676. It is also pricier than usual for utilities, restaurants.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 86% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 4, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 6.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
40 prices on this page come from live scrapers (10 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/copenhagen. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,122.85 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Lejebolig |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 2,675.99 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Lejebolig |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 6.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Pork (1kg) | 11.94 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Beef (1kg) | 14.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 11.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 17.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Cheese (1kg) | 14.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Butter (200g) | 1.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Eggs (12) | 6.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Bread (500g) | 1.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Oats (500g) | 0.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 7.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 6.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Onions (1kg) | 2.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 3.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | REMA 1000 |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 79.23 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| One-way Ticket | 3.59 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares (browser) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.91 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 340.55 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 22.28 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 16.44 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 59.30 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 52.94 / item | 3 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, AboutYou & local fashion e-shops, H&M |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 64.90 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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