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Munich vs Copenhagen

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 309 USD a month.

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-9%
Copenhagen relative to Munich
Rent gap
$100
Munich costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichCopenhagen
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, Copenhagen $1,900. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, Copenhagen $695. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, Copenhagen $175. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, Copenhagen $219. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, Copenhagen $8.46. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, Copenhagen $163. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, 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

MetricMunichCopenhagen
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD3,261 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5651✓
Housing2,000 USD1,900 USD✓
Utilities252 USD219 USD✓
Food593 USD✓695 USD
Transport131 USD✓175 USD
Healthcare347 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD✓163 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD✓4,770 USD
Effective tax + social rate40.4%✓42.8%
Left over each month1,396 USD1,509 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD1,900 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD3,400 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD9,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety82/10088/100✓
Healthcare88/10090/100✓
Air quality74/10084/100✓
Public transport92/100✓90/100
Walkability86/10094/100✓
English proficiency74/10094/100✓
Nightlife78/10084/100✓
Family friendliness86/10092/100✓
Median broadband150 Mbps220 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C10°C
Summer high24°C22°C✓
Winter low-2°C-1°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h1,780 h✓
Annual rainfall950 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby20 min✓
CurrencyEURDKK
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Copenhagen

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 309 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Munich or Copenhagen cheaper?

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Munich for this household, a difference of 309 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Copenhagen compared with Munich?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Munich and $4,770 in Copenhagen, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Munich or Copenhagen?

Munich scores 82/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Copenhagen scores 88 and 90. Munich averages 10°C against 10°C in Copenhagen.