Moving to Italy from Denmark
What to Expect
Considering a move from Denmark to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Denmark to Italy, you would find that Italy is 18.9% cheaper than Denmark overall. A DKK491,173 salary in Denmark would need to be roughly €51,689 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 52°F in Copenhagen, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Denmark and Italy.
What does your salary buy?
DKK491,173 → €51,689
To maintain the same standard of living in Italy
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 28.4% less
Groceries
pay 17.4% less
Transportation
pay 26.6% less
Housing
pay 19.3% less
Childcare
pay 3.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.6% 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 Italy.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Italy 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
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark 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 Italy 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 performs better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Italy 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 Italy 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 | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Copenhagen | Rome |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) |
| May | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jun | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) |
| Aug | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) |
| Oct | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) |
Data:
Danish Meteorological Institute,
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.
Denmark passport holder visiting Italy
Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy than Denmark?
On average Italy is about 21% less expensive than Denmark, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Italy?
Budget about €12,922 for 3 months in Italy (based on a DKK491,173 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Italy?
Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Italy safe for expats?
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.
How is healthcare in Italy compared to Denmark?
Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).
What's the weather like in Italy compared to Denmark?
The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.
What language do they speak in Italy?
The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.
