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Copenhagen vs London

Copenhagen runs about 24% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 790 USD a month.

Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+24%
London relative to Copenhagen
Rent gap
$700
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

CopenhagenLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Copenhagen $1,900, London $2,600. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Food
    Food: Copenhagen $695, London $617. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: Copenhagen $175, London $282. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Copenhagen $219, London $267. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Copenhagen $8.46, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Copenhagen $163, London $169. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Other
    Other: Copenhagen $101, London $107. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricCopenhagenLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,261 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)51✓63
Housing1,900 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities219 USD✓267 USD
Food695 USD617 USD✓
Transport175 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare8 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle163 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,770 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate42.8%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,509 USD1,902 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD3,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,000 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓66/100
Healthcare90/100✓84/100
Air quality84/100✓60/100
Public transport90/10092/100✓
Walkability94/100✓90/100
English proficiency94/100100/100✓
Nightlife84/10094/100✓
Family friendliness92/100✓72/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓12°C
Summer high22°C✓23°C
Winter low-1°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall600 mm600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access20 min✓90 min
CurrencyDKKGBP
Time zoneEurope/CopenhagenEurope/London

Copenhagen runs about 24% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 790 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Copenhagen or London cheaper?

Copenhagen runs about 24% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 790 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Copenhagen?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,770 a month in Copenhagen and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Copenhagen or London?

Copenhagen scores 88/100 on safety and 90/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Copenhagen averages 10°C against 12°C in London.