Moving to Belgium from Denmark
What to Expect
Considering a move from Denmark to Belgium? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Denmark to Belgium, you would find that Belgium is 0.2% more expensive than Denmark overall. A DKK484,582 salary in Denmark would need to be roughly €57,206 in Belgium to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Denmark and Belgium.
What does your salary buy?
DKK484,582 → €57,206
To maintain the same standard of living in Belgium
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 9.3% less
Groceries
pay 16.6% less
Transportation
pay 19.4% less
Housing
pay 6.5% more
Childcare
pay 54.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.7% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Denmark to Belgium.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark performs 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium 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 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
Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Belgium leads in electricity per capita.
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 Belgium 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
Belgium generally does better on family life, though Denmark leads in infant mortality.
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 | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 63°/47°F (17°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) | 70°/54°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Copenhagen | Brussels |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C) |
| Feb | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) | 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C) |
| Apr | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C) |
| Aug | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) | 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) | 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C) |
| Nov | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) | 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C) |
| Dec | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Danish Meteorological Institute,
Institut Royal Météorologique
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.
Denmark passport holder visiting Belgium
Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium than Denmark?
On average Belgium is about 12% less expensive than Denmark, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Belgium?
Budget about €14,302 for 3 months in Belgium (based on a DKK484,582 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Belgium?
Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Belgium safe for expats?
Denmark performs better than Belgium across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.
How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Denmark?
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).
What's the weather like in Belgium compared to Denmark?
The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.
What language do they speak in Belgium?
The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.
