Roskilde vs Kolding — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Country	Denmark	Denmark
Nomad score	5.9 / 10	6.1 / 10
Cost of living	$3,989 / mo	$3,288 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	19° / 10°C	20° / 9°C
Air quality (AQI)	32 Good	34 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Average high	12.7°C	12.7°C
Average low	6.2°C	5.9°C
Precipitation	59 mm / mo	79 mm / mo
Sunshine	234 h / mo	233 h / mo
Humidity	81%	82%
Rain days	10.6 / mo	12.4 / mo
Wind speed	22.3 km/h	20.9 km/h

DK Roskilde · average high by month

J 4 F 5 M 8 A 11 M 16 J 20 J 22 A 21 S 19 O 13 N 8 D 5

DK Kolding · average high by month

J 5 F 6 M 9 A 11 M 16 J 20 J 21 A 21 S 18 O 13 N 8 D 5

Air quality

Air quality
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
US AQI	32	34
PM2.5	9.4 µg/m³	12.7 µg/m³
PM10	12.5 µg/m³	16.7 µg/m³
Ozone	31 µg/m³	38 µg/m³
UV index	0.1	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	4.3	4.6
Local Payment Services	8.8	9.2
Startup Scene	4.7	4.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Air Conditioning	3.7	3.4
Green Spaces	7.9	7.9
Natural Disaster Risk	9.2	8.7
Noise Pollution	7.4	7.6
Seasonal Variety	7.1	7.2
Weather	4.9	5.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Mobile Network Coverage	9.2	8.9
Power Grid Reliability	9.5	9.4
Public WiFi Availability	7.2	6.8
VPN Reliability	9.4	9.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Accommodation Cost	2.2	3.7
Cost of Living	2.5	3.8
Currency Stability	9.1	9.1
Entertainment Cost	3.4	4.0
Food & Groceries	2.8	3.4
Gym Membership Cost	3.9	4.8
Transportation Cost	4.4	5.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Culture	6.9	6.3
Indoors Fun	4.8	5.3
Language Learning Opportunities	5.6	5.4
Local Experiences & Tours	6.1	5.8
Nightlife	4.1	4.1
Outdoors & Nature	7.1	7.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Nomad Events & Meetups	3.2	2.2
Nomad Friendly	5.1	4.9
Online Community Presence	3.3	2.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Cafes with WiFi	7.2	6.7
Coworking Spaces Availability	4.7	4.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	5.4	4.8
Digital Nomad Popularity	3.0	2.3
Internet Speed	8.8	8.9
Local SIM Card Availability	8.6	8.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Fitness Facilities	6.4	6.8
Food Scene	6.2	6.3
Healthy Food Options	7.1	6.7
Yoga Studios	4.7	5.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Healthcare	7.3	7.7
Healthcare Affordability	4.4	6.0
Healthcare Quality	9.1	8.7

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.3	3.2
Ease of Business Registration	5.4	5.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.1	4.1
Freedom of Speech	9.4	9.3
Political Stability	9.5	9.2
Tax Friendliness	2.3	3.7
Visa Ease	4.1	5.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Air Quality	8.2	8.5
Cleanliness	8.8	8.7
Environmental Quality	8.4	8.3
Family Friendly	9.0	8.6
Language Barrier	8.0	8.3
Work-Life Balance	8.7	8.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Female Friendly	9.2	9.1
Racial Tolerance	8.4	8.1
Safety	9.3	9.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Airport Connectivity	7.9	6.8
Cycling	8.7	8.7
Intercity Travel Options	7.8	7.6
Public Transit	8.1	7.3
Ride-sharing Services	5.3	4.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	6.9	6.1
Walkability	7.7	7.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Coworking Quality	4.8	5.4
Freelance Ecosystem	4.9	4.6
Networking Opportunities	4.4	4.2
Remote Job Opportunities	5.1	4.9
Time Zone Favorability	8.2	8.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Jeans	$93 per pair	$78 per pair
Summer Dress	$62 per dress	$54 per dress
Running Shoes	$108 per pair	$109 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Dining Out	$155 per month	$233 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Cinema Ticket	$18 per ticket	$17 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Coffee	$5.41 per cup	$6.20 per cup
Beer	$6.96 per pint	$7.75 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$19 per meal	$19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$85 per meal	$93 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$13 per meal	$13 per meal
Apples	$2.78 per kg	$3.88 per kg
Bread	$3.87 per loaf	$3.10 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.86 per bottle	$1.86 per bottle
Milk	$1.86 per liter	$1.86 per liter
Rice	$2.78 per kg	$2.79 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$10 per kg	$10 per kg
Beef	$17 per kg	$19 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$20 per bottle	$19 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Groceries	$387 per month	$434 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Health Insurance	$0.00 per month	$16 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Doctor Visit (GP)	$62 per visit	$62 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$7.73 per purchase	$11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Housing	$1,005 per month	$853 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,314 per month	$1,008 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,391 per month	$1,086 per month
Coworking Space	$325 per month	$279 per month
Coliving Space	$850 per month	$775 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Internet & Mobile	$54 per month	$62 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Leisure Activities	$62 per month	$78 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Haircut	$54 per visit	$39 per visit
Laundry	$15 per kg	$19 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Mobile Plan	$23 per month	$23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$54 per month	$47 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$23 one-time	$12 one-time
Gym Membership	$54 per month	$47 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$28 per hour	$23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Transportation	$93 per month	$62 per month
Taxi Start	$6.96 per trip	$6.20 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.47 per km	$2.33 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$116 per month	$70 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$15 per trip	$16 per trip
Gasoline	$2.55 per liter	$2.48 per liter
Scooter Rental	$54 per month	$39 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	DK Roskilde	DK Kolding
Utilities	$186 per month	$186 per month