Cost of Living in Region Hovedstaden
Prices in Region Hovedstaden (First-Level Administrative Unit in Denmark)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Copenhagen - 151 contributors in the past 12 months
Hørsholm - 3 contributors
Hillerod - 3 contributors
Ballerup - 3 contributors
Frederiksberg - 2 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 149.40 kr | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 739.21 kr | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 88.53 kr | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 59.97 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50.43 kr | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 45.80 kr | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 31.94 kr | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 24.04 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 13.72 kr | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 25.02 kr | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 8.76 kr | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 36.45 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 48.38 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 40.66 kr | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 78.34 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 10.17 kr | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 9.90 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.92 kr | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 16.59 kr | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 7.08 kr | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 6.35 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 15.22 kr | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 8.90 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 72.99 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.41 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.71 kr | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 63.33 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.12 kr | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 671.90 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 44.38 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 22.07 kr | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 526.67 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 15.87 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 347,893.16 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 361,147.69 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,248.57 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 99.12 kr | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 261.00 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 373.76 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 239.90 kr | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 137.41 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 5,479.64 kr | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 53,800.00 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 750.21 kr | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 388.18 kr | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 881.75 kr | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,255.59 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 12,042.25 kr | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,131.67 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,869.57 kr | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,240.96 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,539.85 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,615.41 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 29,419.81 kr | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.02 | |
Over the last 12 months, 1063 data points were contributed by 248 people of this region.
Last update: 19 October 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: