Moving to Denmark from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Kazakhstan to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 3.4 times more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT36,422,857 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly DKK1,245,079 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Kazakhstan to Denmark.

What does your salary buy?

KZT36,422,857 DKK1,245,079

To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 4.1 times more

Groceries

pay 3.3 times more

Transportation

pay 4.3 times more

Housing

pay 3.5 times more

Childcare

pay 2.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 4.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 KZT = 0.0135 DKK(June 2026)

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 Kazakhstan to Denmark, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
37 ↑ 16% vs 2022

people moved from Kazakhstan to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Denmark?

Top countries of origin for Denmark's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kazakhstan to Denmark.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
DK
1.0
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
DK
43.8

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
DK
4.3t

Denmark performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
14.9
DK
45.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
DK
26.4%

Denmark performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
DK
$72,000

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
DK
3.0

Denmark performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

AstanaRain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46°/25°F

Avg. annual high / low

CopenhagenRain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52°/41°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAstanaCopenhagen
Jan–Mar15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun65°/41°F (18°/5°C)58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep74°/50°F (23°/10°C)66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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MonthAstanaCopenhagen
Jan/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Denmark.
Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Kazakhstan without a visa.

Data: 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 Kazakhstan?

No — Denmark is on average about 153% more expensive than Kazakhstan. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Denmark?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK311,270 in Denmark on a KZT36,422,857 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 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 Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Kazakhstan?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Kazakhstan?

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ DK
Population19,398,3315,920,767
CurrencyKazakhstani Tenge (KZT)Danish Krone (DKK)
LanguagesKazakh, RussianDanish
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+7+45
Time zones25
Emergency number112112