Move to Copenhagen

Denmark · Expat Guide for Tech Workers

Rent (1BR)

$1,600

Rent (2BR)

$2,200

Transport

$65/mo

Expat Community

4/5

🌟 Why Copenhagen?

  • ✓ World's best cycling city with exceptional infrastructure
  • ✓ Hygge culture with high quality of life and work-life balance
  • ✓ Strong tech and design scene
  • ✓ Clean, green, and consistently ranked happiest country

🏠 Best Neighborhoods

Norrebro map

Norrebro

Multicultural, trendy, street food, lakes

$1,500/mo
Vesterbro map

Vesterbro

Hip meatpacking district, cafes, nightlife

$1,600/mo
Frederiksberg map

Frederiksberg

Green spaces, family-friendly, upscale, gardens

$1,700/mo
Islands Brygge map

Islands Brygge

Waterfront, harbour baths, modern apartments

$1,500/mo

✈ Airport

CPH (Copenhagen Airport)

☔ Weather

Maritime: cool summers (20C), cold winters (-1C). Windy. Dark winters, bright summers.

🎓 Schools

Several options (Copenhagen International School, Rygaards)

💻 Coworking

Many (Rainmaking Loft, WeWork, Founders House)

✅ First Week Checklist

  1. Register at International House Copenhagen for CPR number
  2. Get a Rejsekort (travel card) for metro, buses, and S-trains
  3. Buy or rent a bike (Swapfiets or used from DBA.dk)
  4. Open a bank account (Danske Bank, Nordea, or Lunar)
  5. Get MobilePay app (Danish Venmo equivalent)

🏗 Top Industries

Tech Clean Energy Pharma Design