Moving to Denmark from Italy
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Italy to Denmark — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Italy to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 30.3% more expensive than Italy overall. A €67,000 salary in Italy would need to be roughly DKK652,000 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 69°F in Rome, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 23.4% more
Groceries
pay 20.2% more
Transportation
pay 40.5% more
Housing
pay 40.0% more
Childcare
pay 19.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.7% 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 → DKK652,000
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 18% more than cities in Italy.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Italy to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Italy and Denmark stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Italy 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
Italy 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 Italy 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 performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Italy 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
Italy 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), Italian Revenue Agency (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this
Weather in Denmark vs Italy
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Rome | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Rome | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Can you move from Italy to Denmark?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.
Italy passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Italy
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 Italy?
Day-to-day costs in Denmark run about 30% higher than Italy on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around DKK163,000 in Denmark for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
With 43.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Denmark can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Italy and Denmark.
Is Denmark safe for expats?
Italy 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 0.6 in Italy.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Italy?
Italy 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 41.9 in Italy. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
