Moving to Denmark from Greece
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Greece to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Greece to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 57.2% more expensive than Greece overall. A €64,304 salary in Greece would need to be roughly DKK709,544 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 72°F in Athens, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Greece to Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → DKK709,544
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 61.6% more
Transportation
pay 58.0% more
Housing
pay 45.1% more
Childcare
pay 31.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 55.0% 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 Greece to Denmark, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greece to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark performs significantly better than Greece 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
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark 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 performs significantly better than Greece 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 Greece 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
Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece 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 performs significantly better than Greece across all family life metrics.
Data: GSIS, Greece, 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 | Athens | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Athens | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Hellenic National Meteorological Service,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece and Denmark. To live, work, or study long-term in Denmark, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Denmark's immigration authority.
Greece passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Greece
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 Denmark than Greece?
No — Denmark is on average about 48% more expensive than Greece. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK177,386 in Denmark on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Denmark has 45.0 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 Denmark safe for expats?
Denmark performs significantly better than Greece across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Greece?
Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in health coverage index. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Greece?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Greece, the official language is Greek.
