Moving to Denmark from Morocco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Morocco to Denmark? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Morocco to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 3.2 times more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD730,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly DKK1,580,000 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 72°F in Casablanca, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Denmark cheaper than Morocco?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 4.2 times more

Groceries

pay 2.9 times more

Transportation

pay 2.3 times more

Housing

pay 4.1 times more

Childcare

pay 2.5 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.6 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 0.6836 DKK (October 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.

What salary do you need in Denmark?

What does your salary buy?

MAD730,000 → DKK1,580,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark

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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 127% more than cities in Morocco.

Morocco

Meknes 29%
Kenitra 27%
Safi 27%

Denmark

Herning 69%
Vejle 65%
Svendborg 62%
Esbjerg 61%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Morocco to Denmark.

Moved in 2023
124 ↑ 23% vs 2022

people moved from Morocco 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

The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Morocco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MA
1.7
DK
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MA
$606
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
DK
45.0

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
DK
4.3t

Morocco generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
DK
43.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
DK
25.3%

Denmark performs significantly better than Morocco across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
DK
5.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
DK
$76,970

Morocco generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
DK
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
DK
3.5

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this

Weather in Denmark vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Casablanca Copenhagen
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Can you move from Morocco to Denmark?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Morocco

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Morocco 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 Morocco?

On average Denmark is around 216% pricier than Morocco, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Denmark?

Budget about DKK395,000 for 3 months in Denmark (based on a MAD730,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Denmark?

Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 43.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Morocco across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Morocco?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Morocco leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 72°F in Casablanca. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA DK
Population 38,430,770 6,009,169
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Arabic, Berber Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 15 112