Moving to Austria from Denmark
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Denmark to Austria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Denmark to Austria, you would find that Austria is 0.7% more expensive than Denmark overall. A DKK491,173 salary in Denmark would need to be roughly €60,489 in Austria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Denmark to Austria.
What does your salary buy?
DKK491,173 → €60,489
To maintain the same standard of living in Austria
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 9.5% less
Groceries
pay 2.2% more
Transportation
pay 23.9% less
Housing
pay 21.2% more
Childcare
pay 37.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.9% less
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 Austria, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Denmark to Austria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Austria 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 Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Denmark performs 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
share of households with internet
Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Austria 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 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: 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 | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Copenhagen | Vienna |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) |
| May | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) |
| Jul | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) |
| Oct | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) |
Danish Meteorological Institute
GeoSphere AustriaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.
Denmark passport holder visiting Austria
Visa Free
Austria 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 Austria than Denmark?
Yes — Austria is on average about 8% cheaper than Denmark. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Austria?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €15,122 in Austria on a DKK491,173 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Austria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Austria has 29.6 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 Austria safe for expats?
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Austria leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Austria is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.
How is healthcare in Austria compared to Denmark?
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 55.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Austria, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Austria scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).
What's the weather like in Austria compared to Denmark?
The average high temperature in Vienna is 58°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Vienna receives around 24.4 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.
What language do they speak in Austria?
The official language in Austria is German. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.
