A 4-bedroom family home in Hellerup or Charlottenlund rents at DKK 30,000 to 50,000 per month. Inner-city apartments at DKK 18,000 to 30,000. The rental market is tight; expect to commit on 12-month leases with deposits of 3 months.
Housing
A 4-bedroom family home in Hellerup or Charlottenlund rents at DKK 30,000 to 50,000 per month. Inner-city apartments at DKK 18,000 to 30,000. The rental market is tight; expect to commit on 12-month leases with deposits of 3 months.
Schools
Copenhagen International School (CIS) sits at DKK 165,000 to 195,000 per year for senior years. Other international schools at DKK 80,000 to 150,000. Danish state schools are free.
Transport
Public transport is excellent and cheap. A monthly pass is around DKK 750. Most families cycle for daily journeys; a quality family bike with cargo box is DKK 25,000 to 50,000 one-off.
Food and household
Grocery spend for a family of four is roughly DKK 8,000 to 12,000 per month. Restaurants are expensive (DKK 800 to 1,500 per person for casual dining).
Total household budget
Most relocating families budget DKK 80,000 to 130,000 per month for a comfortable family of four life in Copenhagen, before school fees.