Can you afford Copenhagen?
High taxes buy near-free childcare, healthcare and one of the best cycling cities on earth.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $2,988 | $3,274 | -$285 | 26 | not viable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $4,770 | $3,274 | $1,496 | 87 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $6,103 | $4,200 | $1,903 | 87 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $7,437 | $7,156 | $281 | 46 | tight |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Copenhagen?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $90,000 gross a year in Copenhagen.
Can a family of four live in Copenhagen on $180,000?
281 USD a month left over — 4% of take-home pay. Housing takes 34% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Copenhagen?
1,496 USD a month left over — 31% of take-home pay. Housing takes 40% of it. That scores 87/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".