Moving to Sweden from Denmark
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Denmark to Sweden — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Denmark to Sweden, you would find that Sweden is 22.2% cheaper than Denmark overall. A DKK480,782 salary in Denmark would need to be roughly SEK557,531 in Sweden to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Swedish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Denmark to Sweden.
What does your salary buy?
DKK480,782 → SEK557,531
To maintain the same standard of living in Sweden
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 28.8% less
Groceries
pay 10.6% less
Transportation
pay 14.9% less
Housing
pay 17.6% less
Childcare
pay 63.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 12.2% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Denmark to Sweden, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Denmark and Sweden stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Sweden 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
Sweden performs significantly better than Denmark 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
Sweden generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 performs better than Sweden across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Sweden performs significantly better than Denmark across all family life metrics.
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 | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) |
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| Month | Copenhagen | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) |
| Feb | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) |
| Apr | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) |
| May | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) |
| Jun | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) |
| Jul | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) |
| Nov | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) |
| Dec | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) |
Data:
Danish Meteorological Institute,
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Sweden. To live, work, or study long-term in Sweden, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sweden's immigration authority.
Denmark passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa Free
Sweden 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 Sweden than Denmark?
Generally yes: Sweden runs about 20% cheaper than Denmark on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Sweden?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a DKK480,782 comparable salary, that's around SEK139,383 in Sweden for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sweden?
With 40.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Sweden can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Denmark and Sweden.
Is Sweden safe for expats?
Denmark generally does better on safety, though Sweden leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sweden is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.
How is healthcare in Sweden compared to Denmark?
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 71.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Sweden, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Sweden scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).
What's the weather like in Sweden compared to Denmark?
The average high temperature in Stockholm is 52°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Stockholm receives around 21.5 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.
What language do they speak in Sweden?
The official language in Sweden is Swedish. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.
