Odense

🇩🇰Denmark•Northern Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living81

Safety89

Healthcare89

Career Opportunities79

Climate56

Transport89

Air Quality75.5

Family Friendliness91

Education88

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Odense a good place to live?

Odense scores 80/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 81/100), very safe (safety: 89/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 89/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Odense?

Odense has a cost of living score of 81/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Odense?

Odense has a transport score of 89/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Odense?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Odense are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Odense safe for expats?

Odense has a safety score of 89/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 75.5/100.

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