Moving to Denmark from Sweden
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sweden to Denmark — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sweden to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 44.2% more expensive than Sweden overall. A SEK693,101 salary in Sweden would need to be roughly DKK597,695 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Sweden to Denmark.
What does your salary buy?
SEK693,101 → DKK597,695
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 41.7% more
Groceries
pay 12.6% more
Transportation
pay 20.1% more
Housing
pay 24.0% more
Childcare
pay 2.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.4% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Sweden to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sweden 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
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in homicide rate.
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
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sweden performs better than Denmark 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
Sweden 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
Denmark performs significantly better than Sweden 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
Sweden performs better than Denmark across all family life metrics.
Data: Skatteverket, 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 | Stockholm | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | Stockholm | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI),
Danish Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting Sweden
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 Sweden?
Day-to-day costs in Denmark run about 24% higher than Sweden on average; specific cities can swing further.
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 SEK693,101 comparable salary, that's around DKK149,424 in Denmark for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Sweden and Denmark.
Is Denmark safe for expats?
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Sweden?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
