Moving to Denmark from Belgium
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belgium to Denmark? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belgium to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 9.8% more expensive than Belgium overall. A €67,000 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly DKK552,000 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 4.5% more
Groceries
pay 23.8% more
Transportation
pay 33.6% more
Housing
pay 4.7% more
Childcare
pay 58.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.4% 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.
What salary do you need in Denmark?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → DKK552,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Denmark cost about 22% more than cities in Belgium.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Belgium to Denmark.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Belgium.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark performs significantly better than Belgium across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in health coverage index.
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 Belgium 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
share of households with internet
Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in unemployment 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
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Denmark leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this
Weather in Denmark vs Belgium
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brussels | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Brussels | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Institut Royal Météorologique,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Can you move from Belgium to Denmark?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.
Belgium passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Belgium
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 Belgium?
On average Denmark is around 10% pricier than Belgium, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Budget about DKK138,000 for 3 months in Denmark (based on a €67,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 43.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Denmark safe for expats?
Denmark performs significantly better than Belgium across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Belgium?
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in health coverage index. There are 45.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 35.7 in Belgium. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Belgium?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.
