Verdict: Tokyo is 27% cheaper — saving you $740/month ($8,880/year)
Copenhagen ($2,720/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1600
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1100
$750
Cheap Meal
$18
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$45
$25
Transit Pass
$55
$70
Utilities
$140
$130
Internet
$35
$40
Groceries
$350
$300
CategoryCopenhagenTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1600$1200+$400
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1100$750+$350
Cheap Meal$18$8+$10
Mid-Range Meal$45$25+$20
Transit Pass$55$70$-15
Utilities$140$130+$10
Internet$35$40$-5
Groceries$350$300+$50
Total Estimated$2,720$1,980$740 (27%)

Safety Index

Copenhagen: 88/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Copenhagen: $4,500

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copenhagen cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 27% cheaper.Copenhagen costs around $2,720/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $740/month ($8,880/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Copenhagen or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Copenhagen charges $1600/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Copenhagen or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 88/100.