Moving to Denmark from Austria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Austria to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 7.0% more expensive than Austria overall. A €64,304 salary in Austria would need to be roughly DKK522,199 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Austria to Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → DKK522,199
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 11.4% more
Groceries
pay 1.4% more
Transportation
pay 35.6% more
Housing
pay 8.6% less
Childcare
pay 23.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Austria to Denmark, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Denmark performs significantly better than Austria across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Denmark generally does better on family life, though Austria leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vienna | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
GeoSphere Austria
Danish Meteorological InstituteVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Denmark. To live, work, or study long-term in Denmark, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Denmark's immigration authority.
Austria passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Austria
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Denmark than Austria?
No — Denmark is on average about 9% more expensive than Austria. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK130,550 in Denmark on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Denmark has 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Denmark safe for expats?
Austria generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Austria?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Austria, the official language is German.
