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International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
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Overview
Denmark🇩🇰
At a Glance
How Denmark compares across key indices
Cost of Living
98 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
90/100
Healthcare
75/100
Quality of Life
181/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Denmark
Cost of Living
98
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
74
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
98
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
103
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Denmark - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
90/100
Crime Index
3/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Denmark
Denmark has 64 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,943 in Silkeborg to $2,525 in Copenhagen. Herning leads on safety, scoring 94/100. Herning ranks highest for quality of life at 179/200.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Silkeborg
$1,943/mo
Safest
Herning
94/100
Best Quality of Life
Herning
179/200
Best Healthcare
Copenhagen
86/100
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Featured
Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 64 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | $2,525 | 85/100 | 173/200 | 86/100 | 25 |
| Ă…rhus | $2,122 | 90/100 | 177/200 | 76/100 | 17 |
| Odense | $2,074 | 91/100 | 177/200 | 75/100 | 15 |
| Aalborg | $2,051 | 92/100 | 178/200 | 74/100 | 14 |
| Frederiksberg | $2,010 | 93/100 | 178/200 | 73/100 | 13 |
| Esbjerg | $1,979 | 93/100 | 179/200 | 72/100 | 12 |
| Randers | $1,966 | 93/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 11 |
| Kolding | $1,964 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 11 |
| Horsens | $1,964 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 11 |
| Vejle | $1,962 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 11 |
| Hvidovre | $1,949 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Avedøre | $1,949 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Klinteby Frihed | $1,949 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Roskilde | $1,947 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Herning | $1,945 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Silkeborg | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Hørsholm | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Greve | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Hedensted | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Valby | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Næstved | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Viborg | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Fredericia | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Rødovre | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Ballerup | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Charlottenlund | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Køge | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Vanløse | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Hillerød | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Taastrup | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Helsingør | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Holstebro | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Slagelse | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Viby | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Albertslund | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Holbæk | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Sønderborg | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Svendborg | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Indre By | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
| Allerød | $1,943 | 94/100 | 179/200 | 71/100 | 10 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
73 verified school profiles across 12 cities in Denmark — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Aarhus International School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Middle Years
Ib Primary Years
Esbjerg International School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Middle Years
Ib Primary Years
BGI AKADEMIET
Verified
HornsyldAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Bjorn's International School
Verified
CopenhagenAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Eisbjerghus Internationale Efterskole
Verified
MiddelfartAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
49 more verified schools in Denmark are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Denmark
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Denmark
Pollution Index
18/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
9.1ug/m3
Good
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Denmark, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Denmark?
Denmark has a cost of living index of 98 relative to New York City (100). It is on par with or more expensive than major US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $2,051 in Aalborg and reach $2,525 in Copenhagen.
What is the cheapest city in Denmark for expats?
Aalborg is the most affordable city in Denmark in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $2,051 for a single person including rent. Odense is the next most affordable at $2,074/mo.
Is Denmark safe for expats?
Denmark has a safety index of 90/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Aalborg scores highest on safety at 92/100.
What is the best city in Denmark for expats and digital nomads?
Aalborg ranks highest for quality of life in Denmark, scoring 178/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $2,051/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Denmark?
Denmark scores 75/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
What is the air quality and pollution like in Denmark?
Denmark has a pollution index of 18/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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