It is generally quite expensive to live in Copenhagen and renting costs often depend on location, size and type of housing.
Costs of renting (per month)
These numbersare general estimations to help you get an idea of how much it costs to rent a place in the city centre.
- A room for a single person in a shared flatcosts between DKK 4,000 to DKK 6,000.
- Small studiosor apartments (1-2 rooms + kitchen and bathroom) are highly in demand. They can be rented to a single person or a couple without children andcost between DKK 8,000 to DKK 10,000.
- Apartments (2-3 rooms + kitchen and bathroom) cost betweenDKK 13,000 to DKK 15,000.
- Larger apartments (4-6 rooms + kitchen and bathroom) are great for flatsharing and prices usually start atDKK 16,000.
Deposit and prepaid rent
You are usually required to paydeposit and prepaid rent when you rent a place. Your landlord can demand up to3 months' deposit (not including utilities) and 3 months' prepaid rent.
Deposit
You pay adeposit so that the property can be restored to the state it was in when you move out. If the property is left in good condition, you may be able to get a fair amount of your deposit back.
Prepaid rent
You pay prepaid rent to cover the rent before your lease ends.For example, if you have paid 3 months' prepaid rent, you do not have to pay rent for the last three months before you move out.
Utility costs
Utilities referto heating, water, gas, electricity and internet. You need to checkyour rental contract to see which utilities arealready included in your rent. The amount you pay for utilities depends on how much you and your household consume.
