About Lifex
Saying that we aim to solve the three biggest challenges that new arrivals to Copenhagen face;
Finding housing- As I said, Copenhagen has an affordable housing crisis right now and it is extremely hard to break into the housing market here. Even if one does manage to find housing it is extremely expensive and it is common to be asked for 3 months' rent upfront and also a deposit of 3 months on top of that. We fix that by offering a completely flexible month to month access. People have to stay for a minimum of one month and can stay as long as they like. We limit the number of short-term rentals because it's not ideal for the community- we don't want people coming and going and disturbing the already established community.
Community- Moving to a new country is lonely, you pick up and leave your network behind. Many of our members have actually never been to Copenhagen before so they are starting entirely from scratch. With LifeX they land with a network and an already established community of people who are in a similar situation. We hold Sunday dinners, Game of Thrones night, game nights and bike rides around the city. We are not about forcing interaction with our members, so nothing is mandatory, but we do set up these events as a routine touchpoint between members. So far, it has been great! Especially the Sunday dinners which we do in a potluck style- everyone coming has to bring something.
Services- We aim to reduce the stress of moving as much as possible so people can focus on their new job and exploring awesome Copenhagen. We offer a Quick Start package that gets you set up with all of your registrations and practicals and visa/work permit processing. We are really trying to provide an entire end to end service so people can land in Copenhagen in the best possible way and have a great first experience.
Our members
We currently have 15 members, spread across 2 apartments in central Copenhagen. Our third apartment is on its way and with that filled we will have 25 members. Our members so far have been mostly within the tech and from all over the world. We have people from the US, Brazil, Romania, UK, Serbia, Sweden, Denmark and more. We also have a good mix of people in terms of how they use LifeX; some have used us as a landing pad that they then jump off to find their own place and others have joined us because they love the idea of co-living and want to be with us long term. We have actually had someone say that they will only be with us until they find their own apartment because his wife was joining him soon in Copenhagen and he liked it so much that now they are both living with us.
Lifex's latest reviews
So thankful I get to call this place home! Copenhagen has always been a dream to me and with coliving they made it possible! Thank you guys soooo much; you have no idea how blessed I am for this! ❤️
I lived with them on my first year in Copenhagen, and they provide a very useful service for coliving apartments, making it feel like you are renting your own apartment. The staff behind it is super professional, and they are there for you.
Stayed with coliving over summer 2023. We had a great experience; the team was always handy when we needed (via the app) and made our move to Copenhagen much, much simpler.
I have been overall happy with my accommodation at coliving in Copenhagen. It was very convenient to arrange; there were no problems during my stay, and coliving has been communicating promptly when needed.
Nice concept for everyone that stays somewhere short term or looks for a temporary stay.
All you need to move in are your private things - couldn’t be easier.
Great communication and support from the team at any time.
Coliving space was really new and always clean.
Would recommend :)
Thank you!
A world-class team at coliving facilitates some of the most comfortable living you can find in big European cities. I have been living in one of their serviced apartments for over 18 months, and the community that the startup has created has led to lifelong friends, couples who are getting married that met through coliving, and a lot of fun with people from all over the world. Besides the insanely comfortable apartments, some of my favorite memories in Copenhagen are with people I've met at or who are a part of coliving. If I were relocating anywhere in the world where there was a coliving, I would do it, as the best landing in a new country and a great way to meet people. The team behind the company has developed a concept that is so much more than just a home, but a really awesome community.
An excellent solution challenging the rental market. It offers more than just a place to stay or a roof over your head - you have your new family and support in all of the questions that may pop into your head. Worth spending an extra dime on it in comparison to alternatives.
One of the best ways of starting an adventure abroad, removing all the headache produced by the relocation change.
Coliving makes life much easier by giving you not only a cozy apartment to stay in but the chance to be part of a wide community where you can engage with others who are in the same situation.
Great solution for newcomers in big cities in Europe, less bureaucracy as possible/easy check-in (lots of info in the app and support from the team)/social activities to meet new people. Worth the price from my experience in Copenhagen.
Clean, well managed. A very comfortable, welcoming place to stay when first moving to Copenhagen, especially for a job since rent is not cheap for a single room—but substantially less than paying the deposit on your own place. It is easy to move in, the contract is simple and transparent compared to private apartments in town, and everything is furnished (all rather high quality too).
There is a great community of people here, who can help you find your place in the city. Some have been staying here several years, while others are just arriving (and you can trade notes on challenges like registration, phone cards, bank accounts, etc.). Occasionally social events are put together. Overall, staying here helped me focus on being successful at my new job and getting established in a new place, and I really enjoyed all the great tips from housemates about destinations to bike to and get coffee!