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London vs Copenhagen

Copenhagen runs about 19% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 790 USD a month.

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 seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-19%
Copenhagen relative to London
Rent gap
$700
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonCopenhagen
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Copenhagen $1,900. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Copenhagen $695. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Copenhagen $175. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Copenhagen $219. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Copenhagen $8.46. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Copenhagen $163. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Copenhagen $101. 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

MetricLondonCopenhagen
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,261 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6351✓
Housing2,600 USD1,900 USD✓
Utilities267 USD219 USD✓
Food617 USD✓695 USD
Transport282 USD175 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓8 USD
Lifestyle169 USD163 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓4,770 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓42.8%
Left over each month1,902 USD✓1,509 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD3,600 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,900 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD3,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD9,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10088/100✓
Healthcare84/10090/100✓
Air quality60/10084/100✓
Public transport92/100✓90/100
Walkability90/10094/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓94/100
Nightlife94/100✓84/100
Family friendliness72/10092/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C10°C✓
Summer high23°C22°C✓
Winter low3°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm600 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min20 min✓
CurrencyGBPDKK
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Copenhagen

Copenhagen runs about 19% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 790 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Copenhagen cheaper?

Copenhagen runs about 19% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 790 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Copenhagen compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Copenhagen?

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