Pollution Score
#7
of 124 cities
22.5/100
Current value (lower is better)
#95 of 124
Europe
Copenhagen
Denmark
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Copenhagen compare to Wroclaw?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Copenhagen is 34% worse off vs in Wroclaw
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Copenhagen compared to Wroclaw, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$54,371
+$9K (+20%) vs Wroclaw
Tax Rate: 43%
Community Insights
NewCopenhagen offers a distinct "deal" to software engineers: you trade the potential for aggressive wealth accumulation and rapid career climbing for stability, safety, and time. The data confirms this trade-off, with the city ranking #20 for safety and #7 for low pollution, but lagging at #57 for net income despite high gross salaries. It is a highly functional, clean, and pleasant place to live, provided you can accept that the state will take a large portion of your earnings (#124 tax rank) to fund that society. The tech scene is modern and English-friendly, but the real draw is the lifestyle outside of work rather than the grind within it.
Resident Sentiment
Most transplants describe a "Golden Cage" phenomenon. They absolutely love the quality of life—the easy commute, the safety, and the lack of stress. However, there is a persistent undercurrent of frustration regarding financial ceilings and social loneliness. Many residents report staying longer than intended because the lifestyle is so comfortable, even if they complain about the weather and the difficulty of breaking into Danish social circles.
The Good
Rankings
Top 6%
Safety Index
#21
of 124 cities
74.2/100
Current value
Community Events
#25
of 124 cities
8 events on luma
Current value
Housing Affordability
How affordable is housing for a software engineer in Copenhagen compared to Wroclaw?
Avg. Property Price
$8,575 / m²
107% more expensive than Wroclaw
Salary Converter
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