Moving to Denmark from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Denmark? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 2.3 times more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR282,923 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly DKK805,636 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 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Saudi Arabia and Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
SAR282,923 → DKK805,636
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.3 times more
Groceries
pay 93.1% more
Transportation
pay 2.4 times more
Housing
pay 72.9% more
Childcare
pay 48.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 77.3% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Saudi Arabia to Denmark.
people moved from Saudi Arabia to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Saudi Arabia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Denmark performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Saudi Arabia leads in electricity per capita.
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
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia leads in education spending.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Required
Denmark passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Saudi Arabia?
On average Denmark is around 68% pricier than Saudi Arabia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Budget about DKK201,409 for 3 months in Denmark (based on a SAR282,923 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 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?
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
