Moving to Denmark from Lithuania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lithuania to Denmark — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Lithuania to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 58.7% more expensive than Lithuania overall. A €64,304 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly DKK707,339 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Lithuania to Denmark.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 DKK707,339

To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 74.5% more

Groceries

pay 84.6% more

Transportation

pay 86.9% more

Housing

pay 90.5% more

Childcare

pay 0.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 63.3% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 7.48 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Lithuania to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1,277 ↓ 19% vs 2022

people moved from Lithuania 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

How Lithuania and Denmark stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.4
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
DK
43.8

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
DK
4.3t

Denmark performs significantly better than Lithuania across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
29.4
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
DK
26.4%

Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Lithuania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
DK
$72,000

Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Lithuania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LT
75.8 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
DK
3.0

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

Data: State Tax Inspectorate, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Vilnius Copenhagen
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Lithuania 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 Lithuania?

Day-to-day costs in Denmark run about 47% higher than Lithuania 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 €64,304 comparable salary, that's around DKK176,835 in Denmark for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Denmark?

With 45.0 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 Lithuania and Denmark.

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Lithuania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in health coverage index. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT DK
Population 2,683,546 5,920,767
Currency Euro (€) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Lithuanian Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112 112