Moving to Denmark from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Kingdom to Denmark? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 1.6% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £56,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly DKK488,000 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.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 20.4% more
Groceries
pay 38.5% more
Transportation
pay 10.7% more
Housing
pay 20.5% less
Childcare
pay 68.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.6% 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.
What salary do you need in Denmark?
What does your salary buy?
£56,000 → DKK488,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Denmark cost about 3% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Denmark.
people moved from United Kingdom to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to United Kingdom.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Denmark performs significantly better than United Kingdom 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
share of households with internet
Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though United Kingdom leads in water stress level.
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
United Kingdom 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 performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), HM Revenue & Customs (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this
Weather in Denmark vs United Kingdom
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
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| Month | London | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) |
Met Office
Danish Meteorological InstituteCan you move from United Kingdom to Denmark?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting Denmark
Visa Free
Denmark passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 United Kingdom?
Denmark and United Kingdom are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Denmark?
Budget about DKK122,000 for 3 months in Denmark (based on a £56,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Denmark?
Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 43.4 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?
Denmark performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Denmark compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 45.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 33.0 in United Kingdom. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Denmark compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 60°F in London. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Denmark?
The official language in Denmark is Danish. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
