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Housing

Finding a place to live in Denmark requires careful research.

It can be difficult to find housing at an acceptable price level in the Capital Region of Denmark. We recommend that newcomers to Denmark find a rented place, perhaps for a limited time period.

Housing prices in the least and most expensive areas
As of August 2009 the monthly rent per square meter generally ranged from approx. DKK 70 southwest of Copenhagen to approx. DKK 125 in Northern Zealand. These areas are generally the least and the most expensive areas in the region.

Different housing types
Obviously, there are different types of housing. Further information on different housing types and on how to search for housing may be found on WorkinDenmark’s website, which also contains links to various housing sites.

Housing search tips
The many social networks for expats may also be used for house searching (read more about networks). Another possibility may be that the hospital where you are employed offers rented housing. The hospital may also have an intranet or bulletin boards for house searching. Often housing notices are posted on bulletin boards in supermarkets.

Moving into an apartment
Always be sure to obtain a rental contract and never pay the rent or deposit in cash. Often the deposit constitutes three months’ rent. In addition, you may be asked to pay up to three months’ rent in advance. Be sure to find out if the apartment is furnished. It can be rather expensive to furnish a whole apartment.

Translation: mag. art. Katrine Dalsgård, ph. D., Social-Medicinsk Tolkeservice A/S.

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Links

WorkinDenmark - read about house searching and life in Denmark

boliga.dk/leje - an independent housing site about rented housing (in Danish only)

Bliv Vikar:

Please notice

We regret to inform that due to severe cut-backs on our budget and consequently layoffs, The Capital Region of Denmark will not be able consider any unsolicited applications at the moment. All available positions in the Capital Region of Denmark will be listed above and we urge you only to apply for specific vacancies