Moving to Denmark from Yemen

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Yemen to Denmark? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Yemen to Denmark, you would find that Denmark is 2.6 times more expensive than Yemen overall. A YER17,896,872 salary in Yemen would need to be roughly DKK902,395 in Denmark to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Yemen and Denmark.

What does your salary buy?

YER17,896,872 DKK902,395

To maintain the same standard of living in Denmark

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.8 times more

Groceries

pay 28.6% more

Transportation

pay 42.2% more

Housing

pay 3.2 times more

Childcare

pay 5.6 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 YER = 0.0269 DKK (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Yemen to Denmark.

Moved in 2023
6 ↓ 54% vs 2022

people moved from Yemen 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

The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Yemen.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

YE
6.3
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

YE
29.8
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Yemen across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

YE
$169
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

YE
2.9
DK
43.8

Yemen generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

YE
109.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

YE
0.3t
DK
4.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

YE
1.4
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

YE
169.8%
DK
26.4%

Denmark performs significantly better than Yemen across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

YE
17.2%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

YE
$2,500
DK
$72,000

Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Yemen leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

YE
67.5 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

YE
46.5
DK
3.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Yemen Tax Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Yemen 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.

Yemen passport

Yemen passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Required
Yemen passport holders need a visa to enter Denmark.
Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Yemen

Visa Required
Denmark passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen.

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 Yemen?

On average Denmark is around 88% pricier than Yemen, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Denmark?

Budget about DKK225,599 for 3 months in Denmark (based on a YER17,896,872 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Denmark?

Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 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 Yemen across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Yemen.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Yemen?

Yemen 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 2.9 in Yemen. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Yemen: 42).

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Yemen, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

YE DK
Population 30,984,689 5,920,767
Currency Yemeni Rial (YER) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Arabic Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +967 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112