Moving to Australia from Denmark
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Denmark to Australia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Denmark to Australia, you would find that Australia is 8.2% more expensive than Denmark overall. A DKK491,173 salary in Denmark would need to be roughly A$92,385 in Australia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 52°F in Copenhagen, making it significantly warmer.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Denmark to Australia.
What does your salary buy?
DKK491,173 → A$92,385
To maintain the same standard of living in Australia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 28.6% less
Groceries
pay 12.7% less
Transportation
pay 30.9% less
Housing
pay 12.2% more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.1% 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 Denmark to Australia, based on official data.
people moved from Denmark to Australia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Denmark to Australia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Australia leads in homicide rate.
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 Australia 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 generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Australia 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
Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia 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
Australia generally does better on family life, though Denmark leads in education spending.
Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, 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 | Copenhagen | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Copenhagen | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Data:
Danish Meteorological Institute,
Bureau of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.
Denmark passport holder visiting Australia
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Australia passport holder visiting Denmark
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 Australia than Denmark?
Yes — Australia is on average about 14% cheaper than Denmark. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Australia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly A$23,096 in Australia on a DKK491,173 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Australia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Australia has 35.1 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 Australia safe for expats?
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Australia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Denmark?
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in health coverage index. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Denmark?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.
