Copenhagen

What you need to know about Copenhagen

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About Copenhagen

Just came back from my second proper trip to Copenhagen. Now, I've been there in February and August, which is a huge contrast in this city. Winter: Copenhagen is great for cafes, working in them and experiencing the "hygge" (coziness) lifestyle. Why? Because the weather is so cold, windy and partly rainy that you just don't want to spend time outside. If you have someone to cuddle with, I highly recommend going there in Winter. Summer: Just amazing. If the weather is good you have several places to hang out. Right sea-side you have several options to go for a swim, work out or run along the seaside. Also, if you're biker, you'll love Copenhagen because everything is bikeable. In general I would say Copenhagen is a great city to see but if you don't want to spend shitloads of money, then just go there for a weekend. Airfare is quite cheap if you come from one of the major airports in Europe (I came from Frankfurt). Pros: - beautiful seaside with great possibilities - nice cafes to experience the hygge-lifestyle - friendly and open people - bikeable - some nice vegan places (Kaf for vegan cakes and Riz Raz for an amazing veggie/vegan buffet) Cons: - horribly expensive (like seriously. I paid around 16 € for a noodle box) - depressing when cold - seriously horribly expensive Would I go there again? Yes, but probaly only in summer and for around 3 days. That's enough to see most of it.

Nomad Guide of Copenhagen

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Continent :

Europe

Country :

denmark

Weather :

15°C + Humidity 78% = 14°C Feel

Internet Speed :

43 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

29AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Christianshavn

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Bispebjerg

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

5 Days

Best Taxi App :

Moove

10 DKK to USD :

$1.32 USD

Tap Water Quality :

Yes, safe to drink

Visitor per year :

3061000 Visitors

Tourist now :

58664 tourists

Population :

562379 people

GDP per capita :

$53730 / year

Population Density :

busy: 12x12m (144m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H % / F %

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Online electronics shop :

Power

Weather in Copenhagen

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Cost of Living in Copenhagen

Discover the cost of living in Copenhagen with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Copenhagen.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$4,120/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$5,471/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$9,392/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$2,683/mo

Cost of coffee :

$5.27

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$2,177/mo

Dinner:

$25.90

Beer :

$7.55

Coca Cola :

$3.82

Tax for 50k income :

$17,512

Tax for 100k income :

$42,236

Tax for 250k income :

$125,968

Pros and Cons Living in Copenhagen

Like many other cities Copenhagen have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Very safe
✅ Fast internet
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Nomad List members liked going here
✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
✅ Very easy to do business
✅ High quality of education
✅ Roads are very safe
✅ Great freedom of speech
✅ Democratic
✅ Everyone speaks English
✅ Very safe for women
✅ Very family friendly
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

Cons

❌ Way too expensive
❌ Cold now
❌ Gets cold in the winter
❌ Very damp now
❌ Feels crowded
❌ Very difficult to make friends
❌ Hospitals are bad
❌ Many people smoke tobacco

Quality of Life in Copenhagen

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Copenhagen

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Copenhagen

Stay informed on security and crime in Copenhagen with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Copenhagen safe.

Very Low Crime rate

Very High Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Copenhagen

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Copenhagen. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Copenhagen, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

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#6

Air Quality

Good

36 Mbps

30 Mbps

FEELS 20°

19°

20°

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Reviews of Copenhagen - Feedback from travelers

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Just came back from my second proper trip to Copenhagen. Now, I've been there in February and August, which is a huge contrast in this city. Winter: Copenhagen is great for cafes, working in them and experiencing the "hygge" (coziness) lifestyle. Why? Because the weather is so cold, windy and partly rainy that you just don't want to spend time outside. If you have someone to cuddle with, I highly recommend going there in Winter. Summer: Just amazing. If the weather is good you have several places to hang out. Right sea-side you have several options to go for a swim, work out or run along the seaside. Also, if you're biker, you'll love Copenhagen because everything is bikeable. In general I would say Copenhagen is a great city to see but if you don't want to spend shitloads of money, then just go there for a weekend. Airfare is quite cheap if you come from one of the major airports in Europe (I came from Frankfurt). Pros: - beautiful seaside with great possibilities- nice cafes to experience the hygge-lifestyle- friendly and open people- bikeable- some nice vegan places (Kaf for vegan cakes and Riz Raz for an amazing veggie/vegan buffet)Cons: - horribly expensive (like seriously. I paid around 16 € for a noodle box)- depressing when cold- seriously horribly expensiveWould I go there again? Yes, but probaly only in summer and for around 3 days. That's enough to see most of it.

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Amazing city, transport, people, restaurants, wifi, etc...only cons is that it is expensive and weather is bad for 6 months.

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Copenhagen is way too expensive.I have lived there for quite some time and although it's has this semi-hipster vibe, it still feels like a big village.It's miserable in the winter because it's so windy and went.There are much better and cheaper options, plus the people can be hard to relate to.