Moving to Denmark from Minnesota
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Minnesota to Denmark — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Minnesota to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 5.2% more expensive than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly DKK529,000 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 21.5% more
Groceries
pay 4.2% more
Transportation
pay 64.2% more
Housing
pay 11.7% less
Childcare
pay 61.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.7% 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?
$75,000 → DKK529,000
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 12% more than cities in Minnesota.
Compare cities head-to-head
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Minnesota to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from United States to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Minnesota and Denmark stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Denmark performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Denmark performs significantly better than Minnesota across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Denmark performs significantly better than Minnesota across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Denmark vs Minnesota
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Minneapolis | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 31°/15°F (0°/-10°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/48°F (20°/9°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Minneapolis | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°/8°F (-4.6°/-13.6°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 29°/13°F (-1.7°/-10.7°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 41°/24°F (5.2°/-4.3°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/37°F (14.3°/2.9°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 79°/59°F (26.0°/14.9°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/64°F (28.6°/17.8°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 80°/62°F (26.9°/16.6°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 72°/52°F (22.1°/11.3°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 58°/40°F (14.4°/4.3°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-2.7°/-10.9°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Can you move from Minnesota to Denmark?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting United States
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 Minnesota?
Day-to-day costs in Denmark run about 5% higher than Minnesota 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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around DKK132,250 in Denmark for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Working remotely from Denmark's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Denmark.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Minnesota?
Denmark performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 55°F in Minneapolis. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Minneapolis gets 30.6 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
