Moving to Denmark from Singapore
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Singapore to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Singapore to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 13.8% more expensive than Singapore overall. A SGD95,760 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly DKK262,058 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 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Singapore to Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
SGD95,760 → DKK262,058
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 4.3% more
Transportation
pay 24.0% more
Housing
pay 20.3% less
Childcare
pay 62.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.7% 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Singapore to Denmark, based on official data.
people moved from Singapore to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Singapore to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Singapore 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 Singapore 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 Singapore 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
Singapore performs better than Denmark across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Denmark leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, 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 | Singapore | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Singapore | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Singapore
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 Singapore?
Yes — Denmark is on average about 45% cheaper than Singapore. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK65,514 in Denmark on a SGD95,760 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Denmark has 45.0 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?
Singapore performs better than Denmark across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Singapore?
Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
