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Moving abroad to Denmark is an exciting next step in one’s life. It can also be quite challenging, especially if you are not well informed. This article serves as a Complete Checklist, where you can find up-to-date information regarding visa requirements for Denmark, the cost of moving, and much more. Keep reading and find out what you should expect from your new chapter.
In the table below, you will find general estimated costs of shipping container to Denmark:
| Property Size | Vancouver to Denmark (CAD) | Montreal to Denmark (CAD) |
| 1 Bedroom | $8,091 – $8,939 | $8,091 – $8,939 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $10,087 – $11,004 | $10,087 – $11,004 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $12,453 – $13,766 | $12,453 – $13,766 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $15,589 – $17,423 | $15,589 – $17,423 |
| 5 Bedrooms | $18,677 – $20,642 | $18,677 – $20,642 |
Disclaimer: These are mere estimates. Check out our top international removals to Denmark and request quotes.
There are many aspects affecting the cost of your removal, which means we cannot offer you an exact estimation of your personal moving costs. However, to make it easier for the moving companies to give you an offer, we suggest using our volume calculator to estimate the size of your move.
Some aspects influencing your costs:
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| Number of people | Canada CAD | Denmark CAD |
| Single Person | $3,300 | $3,190 |
| Family of 4 | $8,000 | $8,567 |
Below, you will find a table with the comparison of prices per product between Canada and Denmark:
| Item | Denmark (CAD) | Canada (CAD) |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1.90 | $2.50 |
| White Bread (500g) | $4.00 | $2.76 |
| Eggs (12) | $6.00 | $3.60 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $17.00 | $12.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $12.00 | $14.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Bananas (1kg) | $3.60 | $1.80 |
Source: Numbeo
Depending on your purpose of moving abroad to Denmark, there are different types of visas.
If you are applying for a work visa in Denmark or a student visa, you generally need these documents:
You must apply via the Visa Application Centres (VFS Global) in Canada. Some VFS Global Centres in Canada:
In that case, the requirements for the Family Reunification Visa are a bit different:
Check out the official information about this process on the official Danish governmental website.
Keep these steps in mind when moving with pets to Denmark:
Denmark is constantly ranking as one of the happiest countries in the world. They truly appreciate and protect their work-life balance, having longer vacations and a huge focus on well-being.
Living in Denmark as a Canadian can be very exciting, especially if you are a person who values personal well-being and fun.
In the table below, you can find a tax rate comparison between Denmark and Canada:
| Annual Gross Income | Denmark Tax Rate | Canada Tax Rate |
| $40,000 CAD | ~38% | ~24% |
| $60,000 CAD | ~42% | ~28% |
| $80,000 CAD | ~45% | ~32% |
| $100,000 CAD | ~49% | ~35% |
| $150,000 CAD | ~53% | ~41% |
| $250,000+ CAD | ~55–60% | ~45–49% |
Sources: SKAT (Danish Tax Agency); Canada Revenue Agency (Federal Rates)
Denmark is known and recognised as one of the safest countries globally. Around 85% of the Danish population reported feeling safe walking alone at night. Even more, the homicide rate in Denmark is 0.5 per 100,000 inhabitants, which is lower than the OECD average of 2.6.
Check OECD for more information.
We hope our article has given you an idea of what the moving process to Denmark from Canada entails. We wish you the best of luck in this transition.
