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 55.5% more expensive than Greece overall. A €67,000 salary in Greece would need to be roughly DKK778,000 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.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 54.2% more
Groceries
pay 55.3% more
Transportation
pay 52.0% more
Housing
pay 71.1% more
Childcare
pay 14.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.6% 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.
What salary do you need in Denmark?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → DKK778,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Denmark cost about 57% more than cities in Greece.
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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
Greece generally does better on safety, though Denmark 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
share of adults with obesity
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
share of households with internet
Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark 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
share of people below the poverty line
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 generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), GSIS, Greece (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this
Weather in Denmark vs Greece
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) |
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| 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
Can you move from Greece to Denmark?
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 55% 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 DKK194,500 in Denmark on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Denmark has 43.4 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?
Greece generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 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 45.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 65.8 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.
