I start on KU, Copenhagen University in about 2 weeks, I get what is called SU, Statens Uddanelses Støtte or "The Goverments Educational Support", cant really get translated. But I will get around 4700 DKr, what is about 700 - 800 $ a month. I only pay for my books (which can be really expensive, especially books from the States, because of some weird auther royalities thing...?)
I not bragging or the like, we pay 50 % in income tax or more (depending on you income, the higher the more tax, maximum is around 75%).