Moving to Denmark from Israel
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Israel to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Israel to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 16.4% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪230,000 salary in Israel would need to be roughly DKK413,000 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 Jerusalem, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 13.5% less
Groceries
pay 3.7% more
Transportation
pay 3.5% less
Housing
pay 25.2% less
Childcare
pay 66.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.4% 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.
What salary do you need in Denmark?
What does your salary buy?
₪230,000 → DKK413,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
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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 16% less than cities in Israel.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Israel to Denmark, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Israel to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark performs significantly better than Israel 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Israel 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 significantly better than Israel 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Israel 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
Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.
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
Israel generally does better on family life, though Denmark leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017), The World Factbook (2014). How we calculate this
Weather in Denmark vs Israel
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jerusalem | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Jerusalem | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Israel Meteorological Service,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Can you move from Israel to Denmark?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.
Israel passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Israel
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Israel?
Yes — Denmark is on average about 16% cheaper than Israel. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK103,250 in Denmark on a ₪230,000 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?
Denmark performs significantly better than Israel across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Israel?
Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 38.0 in Israel. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Israel?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.
