Livability scores

• Walkabilityⓘ 19 / 20

  Central Copenhagen scores in the very walkable to walker’s paradise range, meaning most daily errands can be done on foot.

  Sources:

  • Walk Score – Copenhagen location
  • Walk Score – methodology
  • SafeStreets – How Walkable Is Copenhagen?
• Rail Connectivityⓘ 8.7 / 10

  Copenhagen Central Station is a major hub with frequent intercity and regional trains connecting across Denmark and to Sweden.

  Sources:

  • DSB – Copenhagen Central Station information
  • DSB – Copenhagen area rail map
  • Skånetrafiken – Öresund trains between Copenhagen and southern Sweden
• Public Transitⓘ 9 / 10

  Copenhagen has an integrated metro, S-train and bus network with high frequencies and 24/7 metro service.

  Sources:

  • Copenhagen Metro – about the metro
  • DOT – Public transport in Greater Copenhagen
  • Movia – about Movia buses
• Affordabilityⓘ 4 / 10

  Copenhagen is among Europe’s most expensive cities, with monthly living costs for a single person around €2,751 including rent, well above regional averages.

  Sources:

  • Relocate.me – Cost of living in Copenhagen (Numbeo data)
  • Livingcost.org – Copenhagen cost of living ranking
  • Wise – Cost of living in Denmark (Copenhagen breakdown)
• Safetyⓘ 9 / 10

  Copenhagen has low crime and a high Numbeo safety index above 74, making it one of Europe’s safest capitals.

  Sources:

  • Numbeo – Copenhagen Quality of Life & Safety
  • Holafly – Living in Copenhagen, safety index 74.01
  • Qeepl – Copenhagen crime index 25.7, safety index 74.3
• Air Qualityⓘ 9 / 10

  EEA data show Copenhagen generally has good air quality, with PM2.5 and NO2 levels within EU limit values.

  Sources:

  • EEA – Air quality in Europe 2023 (Denmark profiles)
  • EEA – Air quality statistics by country (Denmark)
  • Danish Environmental Protection Agency – Air quality
• Quality Of Lifeⓘ 9 / 10

  Copenhagen scores very high for quality of life, with strong healthcare, infrastructure, cleanliness and green space.

  Sources:

  • Numbeo – Copenhagen Quality of Life Index
  • Global City Intelligence – Copenhagen Quality of Life
  • OECD – Copenhagen well-being indicators
• Food Cultureⓘ 10 / 10

  Copenhagen hosts multiple Michelin-starred restaurants, including globally acclaimed Noma and Geranium.

  Sources:

  • Michelin Guide – Copenhagen restaurants
  • VisitCopenhagen – New Nordic and Copenhagen food scene
  • VisitDenmark – Gastronomy in Copenhagen
• Car Free Practicalityⓘ 9 / 10

  High-quality cycling, dense transit, and a city strategy prioritising walking and biking make car-free living very feasible.

  Sources:

  • City of Copenhagen – Cycling in Copenhagen
  • City of Copenhagen – Bicycle Account
  • City of Copenhagen – Municipal Plan: urban mobility
  • DOT – Public transport in Greater Copenhagen

Advantages & drawbacks

Monthly costs

• Estimated monthly cost €2,450 – €3,250
• Monthly transit pass €85