Moving to Denmark from Netherlands
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Netherlands to Denmark — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Netherlands to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 2.1% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,577 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly DKK482,814 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Netherlands to Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → DKK482,814
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
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Restaurants
pay 4.2% more
Groceries
pay 22.4% more
Transportation
pay 2.5% more
Housing
pay 24.7% less
Childcare
pay 42.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 11.6% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Netherlands to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Netherlands to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
How Netherlands and Denmark stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Netherlands generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Netherlands generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark 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
Netherlands 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 Netherlands leads in life expectancy.
Data: Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Amsterdam | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Netherlands?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Denmark and Netherlands; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
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 €65,577 comparable salary, that's around DKK120,704 in Denmark for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, 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 Netherlands and Denmark.
Is Denmark safe for expats?
Netherlands generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Netherlands?
Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in health coverage index. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 39.1 in Netherlands. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
