For those who like large, well-planned houses, outdoor activities and a safe and well-organised life style, Copenhagen is the place to live.
Accommodation is cheaper in Copenhagen than in many other European capitals. Houses and apartments are spacious and well equipped. However, the rental market is regulated by a strict system of residency requirements for foreigners. Furthermore, several years of residency and official permission from the state is needed before foreigners can purchase property. Because of these restrictions many hotels provide apartments that can be rented on a short or long term basis, and many companies have bought their own accommodation for their employees.
Public transport is well organised, with trains, buses and a new metro system, but it is not cheap. There are numerous cycle paths and a system for renting bikes in one place and leaving them in another. For those who like healthy out-door living there is large choice of parks and recreational facilities within the city, as well as beaches and marinas all within easy reach of the centre.
Lower rental and telecommunications costs, combined with a skilled work force, makes Copenhagen a good location for companies working in north European and Scandinavian markets. There are about 2,000 foreign companies with offices in Copenhagen, employing about 60,000 expatriates, and there is a useful network of support groups, clubs and relocation facilities, as well as international schools teaching in English, German, French and Japanese. Useful websites are www.copcap.com and workindenmark.dk