Moving to Denmark from Venezuela

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Venezuela to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Venezuela to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 2.8 times more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF750,000 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly DKK1,420,000 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 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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Is Denmark cheaper than Venezuela?

Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.0 times more

Groceries

pay 49.2% more

Transportation

pay 2.5 times more

Housing

pay 5.3 times more

Childcare

pay 3.3 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.8 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 0.6668 DKK (October 2026)

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?

VEF750,000 → DKK1,420,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Venezuela to Denmark, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
43 ↓ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Venezuela to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Denmark?

Top countries of origin for Denmark's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Venezuela to Denmark.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.7
DK
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
DK
45.0

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
DK
4.3t

Venezuela generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VE
12.9
DK
43.4
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
DK
25.3%

Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.3%
DK
5.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$3,495
DK
$76,970

Venezuela generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

VE
72.7 yrs
DK
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
21.2
DK
3.5

Denmark performs significantly better than Venezuela across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this

Weather in Denmark vs Venezuela

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Caracas Copenhagen
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Can you move from Venezuela to Denmark?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Free
Venezuela passport holders can enter Denmark without a visa.
Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Venezuela without a visa.

Data: 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 Venezuela?

No — Denmark is on average about 185% more expensive than Venezuela. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Denmark?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly DKK355,000 in Denmark on a VEF750,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Denmark?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Denmark has 43.4 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?

Denmark performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Venezuela?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Venezuela?

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE DK
Population 28,516,896 6,009,169
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Spanish Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 171 112