Copenhagen travel budget

Copenhagen: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Copenhagen

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Copenhagen for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 86 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2192* (15596 DKK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 58 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 4982* (35434 DKK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 216 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 103 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 38 per person

Total budget:

$ 8125* (57792 DKK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Copenhagen compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Copenhagen in 2024 is 26% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Copenhagen in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Copenhagen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Copenhagen

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Copenhagen is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 15 to $ 43)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 57/person
($ 43 to $ 85)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 15/person
($ 13 to $ 18)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 8.5 for 500ml
($ 5.2 to $ 12)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 6.1/cup
($ 4.4 to $ 7.3)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.7/can
($ 2.1 to $ 5.7)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 4.2)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Copenhagen

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Copenhagen is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 54 to $ 1000)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 56 to $ 306)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 193/night
($ 59 to $ 998)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 239/night
($ 99 to $ 1037)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 320/night
($ 101 to $ 989)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 151/month
($ 58 to $ 594)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 278/month
($ 62 to $ 1089)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 232/month
($ 83 to $ 941)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 155/month
($ 64 to $ 588)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 299/month
($ 85 to $ 1329)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Copenhagen

On average, the price of supermarket food in Copenhagen is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.7/500g
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.6/12 eggs
($ 3.4 to $ 5.9)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 7 to $ 15)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.6 to $ 2.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Copenhagen

On average, the price of transport in Copenhagen is 44% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.4/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 5.8)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

116% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 7
($ 5.7 to $ 12)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 30/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 62)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Copenhagen

On average, budget for leisure activities in Copenhagen is 45% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 19/ticket
($ 16 to $ 27)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
($ 23 to $ 43)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Copenhagen

On average, shopping budget in Copenhagen is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.9/pack
($ 8.5 to $ 10)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 114
($ 64 to $ 169)

121% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 49
($ 29 to $ 78)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Copenhagen
New York City → Copenhagen
New York City → Copenhagen
$ 741
(fair price: $ 545)
Edinburgh → Copenhagen
Edinburgh → Copenhagen
Edinburgh → Copenhagen
$ 115
(fair price: $ 85)
London → Copenhagen
London → Copenhagen
London → Copenhagen
$ 92
(fair price: $ 76)
Toronto → Copenhagen
Toronto → Copenhagen
Toronto → Copenhagen
$ 746
(fair price: $ 543)
Los Angeles → Copenhagen
Los Angeles  → Copenhagen
Los Angeles  → Copenhagen
$ 948
(fair price: $ 754)
Dublin → Copenhagen
Dublin → Copenhagen
Dublin → Copenhagen
$ 126
(fair price: $ 95)

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About this information on the cost of living in Copenhagen

The information about the cost of living in Copenhagen shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Copenhagen was updated on 12-11-2024.

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