Moving to Denmark from Malta
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malta to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malta to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 24.9% more expensive than Malta overall. A €67,000 salary in Malta would need to be roughly DKK626,000 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Malta to Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → DKK626,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 26.9% more
Groceries
pay 29.2% more
Transportation
pay 72.0% more
Housing
pay 4.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 48.6% 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.
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 23% more than cities in Malta.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Malta to Denmark, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malta to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malta performs better than Denmark 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
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malta generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Malta 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
Malta 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
Denmark generally does better on family life, though Malta leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Valletta | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Valletta | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Office,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.
Malta passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Malta
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 Malta?
No — Denmark is on average about 25% more expensive than Malta. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK156,500 in Denmark on a €67,000 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?
Malta performs better than Denmark across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Malta.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Malta?
Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in adult obesity rate. There are 45.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 45.1 in Malta. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Malta?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.
