Moving to Denmark from Ireland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ireland to Denmark? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ireland to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 9.6% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €65,577 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly DKK487,448 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ireland and Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → DKK487,448
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 38.5% more
Groceries
pay 25.4% more
Transportation
pay 3.5% more
Housing
pay 25.5% less
Childcare
pay 9.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.6% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ireland to Denmark.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Ireland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland 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
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
Ireland generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Ireland 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
share of people below the poverty line
Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in poverty 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 Ireland leads in life expectancy.
Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, 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 | Dublin | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.
Ireland passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Ireland
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 Ireland?
Denmark and Ireland are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Budget about DKK121,862 for 3 months in Denmark (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Denmark safe for expats?
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Ireland?
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in health coverage index. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
