Cost of Living in Region Hovedstaden
Prices in Region Hovedstaden (First-Level Administrative Unit in Denmark)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Copenhagen - 139 contributors in the past 12 months
Ballerup - 4 contributors
Hørsholm - 3 contributors
Hillerod - 2 contributors
Hellerup - 2 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 160.28 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 738.54 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 89.86 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 57.55 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 51.12 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 45.38 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.20 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 23.00 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.96 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 24.24 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 8.78 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 33.73 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 45.99 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 39.10 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 61.24 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 10.16 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.61 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.15 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 15.94 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.96 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 6.22 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 15.38 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 8.90 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 69.45 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 11.99 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.58 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 63.17 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 24.12 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 686.15 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 41.59 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 23.76 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 514.50 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 14.70 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 324,331.33 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 360,351.43 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,153.27 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 105.96 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 275.00 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 362.15 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 222.50 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 133.00 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,840.59 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 72,846.15 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 709.45 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 360.64 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 831.43 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,207.20 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 11,555.36 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 8,471.82 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 19,043.48 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,500.80 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,029.10 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,976.64 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 30,209.75 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.87 | |
Over the last 12 months, 1115 data points were contributed by 262 people of this region.
Last update: 7 May 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
All Cities in Region Hovedstaden with Available Data: