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Shared rooms are the cheapest option; a studio costs much more than DKK 7,500.
🇩🇰 Capital Region, Denmark
Cost of Living in Copenhagen
Green-energy and life-science capital. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Copenhagen — rent, food, transport and insurance — in DKK and rupees.
- Rent DKK 5,000 – DKK 7,500/month
- Total DKK 9,350 – DKK 11,850/month
- ≈ ₹1.4 lakh – ₹1.7 lakh/month
- 3 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Copenhagen as a student?
Budget DKK 9,350 – DKK 11,850 a month (about ₹1.4 lakh – ₹1.7 lakh), or DKK 112,000 – DKK 142,000 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at DKK 5,000 – DKK 7,500. 1 of the 2 cities we track in Denmark have lower rents.
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Copenhagen budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- DKK 5,000 – DKK 7,500 a month
- Monthly budget
- DKK 9,350 – DKK 11,850
- Yearly budget
- DKK 112,000 – DKK 142,000
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹16 lakh – ₹21 lakh
- Health cover
- Residents get the yellow health card and public healthcare
- Getting around
- Most students cycle; monthly youth passes are discounted
- Exchange rate used
- DKK 1 ≈ ₹14.6
Monthly budget
Student budget in Copenhagen
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Copenhagen
Cook at home
Groceries for about DKK 2,500 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Most students cycle; monthly youth passes are discounted
Work part-time
Up to 20 hours a week (full time in June–August)
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About DKK 9,350 – DKK 11,850 (₹1.4 lakh – ₹1.7 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs DKK 5,000 – DKK 7,500 a month.
Part-time work (up to 20 hours a week (full time in June–August)) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
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