Moving to Denmark from Spain
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Spain to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Spain to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 47.3% more expensive than Spain overall. A €64,304 salary in Spain would need to be roughly DKK624,849 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 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Spain to Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → DKK624,849
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 51.3% more
Groceries
pay 49.3% more
Transportation
pay 65.7% more
Housing
pay 24.0% more
Childcare
pay 14.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 90.4% 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 Spain to Denmark, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Spain to Denmark.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Spain 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
Spain performs better than Denmark across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Spain 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
Denmark performs significantly better than Spain across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in top income tax rate.
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
Spain generally does better on family life, though Denmark leads in education spending.
Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, 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 | Madrid | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
View all months
| Month | Madrid | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Spain
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 Spain?
No — Denmark is on average about 30% more expensive than Spain. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK156,212 in Denmark on a €64,304 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?
Spain 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 0.7 in Spain.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Spain?
Spain performs better than Denmark across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
