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
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
How safe residents feel in Denmark - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
90/100
Crime Index
3/100
Lower is better
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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.
Silkeborg
$1,943/mo
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94/100
Herning
179/200
Copenhagen
86/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| Copenhagen | $2,525 | 85/100 | 173/200 | 86/100 | 25 |
| Århus | $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 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Denmark
Pollution Index
18/100
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PM2.5
9.1ug/m3
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Common questions about living in Denmark, answered with data
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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