💰 Cost of Living
Average monthly expenses for a digital nomad
🏠 Accommodation
🍜 Food & Dining
🚗 Transportation
🎯 Other
⚡ Digital Nomad Essentials
Everything you need to work remotely from Copenhagen
📶 Internet
☁️ Weather
✈️ Transport
🛂 Visa
✓Advantages
- ✓Exceptional quality of life with strong welfare system and green urban planning
- ✓Very fast and reliable internet with extensive fiber and 5G coverage
- ✓Bike-friendly infrastructure that makes commuting easy and enjoyable
- ✓Compact, walkable centre with historic streets, canals and colorful harbor fronts
- ✓Thriving food scene from New Nordic restaurants to creative street food markets
- ✓Excellent English proficiency, especially among younger Danes and in service jobs
- ✓Strong startup and creative ecosystem with multiple coworking hubs
- ✓Easy access to parks, harbor baths and nearby beaches like Amager Strandpark
- ✓Efficient public transport network linking metro, buses and regional trains
- ✓Safe city with low violent crime and strong social trust
✗Disadvantages
- ✗Very high cost of living and rent compared to most European cities
- ✗High taxes for residents can significantly reduce net income
- ✗Winters are long, dark, rainy and windy with limited daylight
- ✗Going out for drinks and dining frequently can quickly become expensive
- ✗Housing in central areas can be competitive and requires planning
- ✗Weather is unpredictable even in summer and outdoor plans can get washed out
- ✗Some locals may seem reserved at first, requiring time to build deeper friendships
- ✗Limited nightlife compared to larger capitals once you leave core districts
- ✗Cycling infrastructure is excellent but traffic can feel intense for new riders
- ✗Harbor and sea swimming are seasonal, so it is not a classic year-round beach city
💼 Top Coworking Spaces
Best places to work in Copenhagen
Talent Garden Rainmaking
📍 Danneskiold-Samsøes Allé 41, 1434 Copenhagen K • 300 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
Republikken
📍 Vesterbrogade 26, 1620 Copenhagen V • 250 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Nomad Workspace
📍 Blegdamsvej 6, 2200 Copenhagen N • 300 Mbps • Meeting rooms
Spaces Ny Carlsberg Vej
📍 Ny Carlsberg Vej 80, 1760 Copenhagen V • 250 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
Matrikel1
📍 Højbro Plads 10, 1200 Copenhagen K • 300 Mbps • 24/7 • Meeting rooms
☕ Best Cafes to Work From
Laptop-friendly cafes with good WiFi
The Living Room
📍 Indre By
Democratic Coffee
📍 Indre By
Coffee Collective Godthåbsvej
📍 Frederiksberg
Mad & Kaffe (Vesterbro)
📍 Vesterbro
Paludan Bog & Café
📍 Indre By
Andersen & Maillard (Nørrebro)
📍 Nørrebro
🏘️ Best Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Copenhagen
Indre By (City Centre)
Historic and commercial heart of Copenhagen including Strøget, Nyhavn, major museums and the main shopping streets. Extremely walkable with many cafes and sights, but also the busiest and most expensive area.
Vesterbro
Trendy former working-class district turned bar, restaurant and gallery hotspot. Close to Central Station and the Meatpacking District, popular with young locals, creatives and digital nomads.
Nørrebro
Multicultural and creative neighborhood north of the centre with independent shops, bars and parks like Assistens Kirkegård and Superkilen. More affordable than the centre with a strong local vibe.
Østerbro
Calm, elegant neighborhood with green areas, lakes and seaside access. Popular with families and professionals seeking a quieter base while staying close to the centre by bike or bus.
🏛️ Top Attractions
Best things to do in Copenhagen
Nyhavn
Iconic 17th-century harbor lined with colorful townhouses, historic ships and plenty of bars and restaurants. One of Copenhagen's most photogenic spots and a classic place to start or end a city walk.
Tivoli Gardens
Historic amusement park and gardens in the city centre with rides, performances, restaurants and seasonal decorations. Magical in the evenings and during Christmas with lights and markets.
Christiansborg Palace & Tower
Seat of the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court and Prime Minister’s Office with royal reception rooms and a free tower viewpoint over the city. A good introduction to Danish politics and history.
The Little Mermaid & Langelinie Promenade
Famous statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, set on a rock by the harbor. Combine the quick photo stop with a walk along the waterfront promenade.
National Museum of Denmark
Comprehensive museum covering Danish and Nordic history from the Stone Age and Vikings to modern times. Ideal for a deep-dive cultural day or a rainy afternoon.
Superkilen Park
Bold, design-driven urban park in Nørrebro with colorful surfaces, objects and play areas sourced from around the world. A symbol of the neighborhood's diversity and a great spot for photos and people watching.
Amager Strandpark
Long urban beach and park on the island of Amager with swimming zones, running and cycling paths and views back towards the city skyline and the Øresund Bridge.
Reffen Street Food & Refshaleøen
Large outdoor street food market on Refshaleøen with stalls, bars and harbor views, surrounded by former shipyard buildings turned into creative spaces, galleries and climbing gyms.
🛡️ Safety & Healthcare
What to know about safety and medical care
🚨 Safety
🏥 Healthcare
💬 What Nomads Say
Real reviews from digital nomads
"I spent three months working remotely from Copenhagen and absolutely loved the lifestyle. I biked everywhere, worked from Talent Garden and cafes like Democratic Coffee, and swam at the harbor baths when the weather allowed. Internet was flawless and I always felt safe cycling home at night. The only real downside is cost – rent and going out add up quickly – but if your income can support it, this is one of the most liveable cities I have tried."
"Copenhagen is a dream if you care about design, food and quality of life. I stayed in Nørrebro, worked from Nomad Workspace and cycled into Indre By for meetings and museums. Winter is definitely tough with wind, rain and darkness, so I would not recommend coming for your very first nomad stop in January. But in late spring and summer it is close to perfect."
"I enjoyed Copenhagen but the high prices made it hard to relax about money, even with a good remote income. Cafes and coworking spaces are beautiful and the city is extremely safe, yet I constantly had to budget. For me it works better as a one or two month base in summer rather than a long-term home. If you are okay with the costs and the Nordic winter, it is a fantastic place."
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