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If you’re planning a move to Copenhagen, Denmark, you’ve chosen a great place to live. A historic city with the charm of hygge, it’s a wonderful place to live. Fortunately for you, we’ve plenty of information on removals to Copenhagen from moving costs, an essential checklist, great tips on life and working, and more to help you. So, keep reading to learn how you can move with a smile. And why not even request some free moving quotes!
With Denmark only being just across the North Sea, it shouldn’t be surprising that moving there isn’t that expensive. Since there’s a road connection, it’s pretty quick too! If you’re interested you can read more about international moving costs, it’s always good to know what costs lie ahead.
For now, let’s look at some moving costs that we’ve estimated for moving from London to Copenhagen. Below, you can see the duration and costs of moving for different household sizes:
| Duration | Cost | |
| 1-bed house | 9-11 days | £1,600 – £2,200 |
| 3-bed house | 2-4 days | £2,600 – £3,500 |
| 5-bed house | 2-4 days | £4,200 – £5,800 |
Disclaimer. The above costs are estimates. The actual cost of moving will depend on several cost factors.
If you’re wondering whether there’s any you can do to reduce the cost of removals to Copenhagen from the UK, you’ll be glad to know that there is! We’ve highlighted some of the main factors below:
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Moving is a stressful time and there’s a lot to do. If you’re not well organised, it’s easy to forget something important. Therefore, we created this checklist for moving to Copenhagen, our aim is to make your move less stressful.
As a result of Brexit, UK citizens moving to Copenhagen will need a visa in the form of work or residency permit. We recommend you apply at the Danish Embassy in the UK before you move. However, if you happen to have an EU or EEA citizenship, you can move to Denmark, but you will have to apply for an EU residence document.
One you have the permit or document; you then need to apply for a Centrale Personregister (CPR)
When you first move, there will be a lot of paperwork to prepare, so keep the following documents safe, accessible, and even make duplicates:
The Danish healthcare system is funded through taxation, much like the NHS. So, once you’re a fully registered resident, you can apply for the Danish state healthcare card here.
Before then, you might need to take out a private health insurance policy to ensure you don’t take on any medical debt.
When leaving the UK, you’ll need to inform HM Revenue and Customs about your departure. And since you’ll be paying taxes in Denmark, you’ll need to get a tax number from the Danish tax authority. Just remember, you can only apply 21 days before you start work, and you’ll need your CPR number.
Unless you want to endure the cost of conversion fees, as the Danes have their own currency, you might consider opening a local bank account. It’ll make life easier since you’ll be able to visit a local branch. Some of the best banks to join are:
Remember to cancel your accounts with all UK based utility companies, since they won’t be joining you in Copenhagen. However, you can keep Netflix; you can still use that after you move to Copenhagen.
It’s easy to forget to update everyone on a change of address. Therefore, you’d be wise to leave a forwarding address with your former landlord or use the Royal Mail’s mail redirection service.
You don’t have to set off on your journey alone, you can bring your four-legged friends with you! Just be sure to prepare the following when moving to Copenhagen with pets:
Furthermore, it is also important to note that certain breeds of dog are banned from entry into Denmark due to perceived danger of the breed. For a list of banned breeds and more information about moving pets to Copenhagen please visit the Danish government’s page on travelling with pets.
Taler du dansk? As Danish is the language of Denmark, we recommend that you learn the local language. While English proficiency is very high, you might find yourself left out of the conversation. So, after moving to Aarhus ask your municipality about Danish language lessons as they organise then for foreign arrivals, pratisk, ikke?
You can understand a lot about the culture of the city from the word Hygge. It’s often translated as cosiness, but in essence, hygge means creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. As an expat, it’s a part of life in the city you’ll enjoy the most.
The cost of day-to-day living in Denmark tends to be higher than the UK by a noticeable amount, even more expensive than London. However, rental costs and the cost of buying a house is significantly cheaper than London. Just take a look at the table below:
| London | Copenhagen | |
| 1-bed City Centre | £1,700 | £1,215 |
| 3-bed City Centre | £3,250 | £2,000 |
| Price/m2 City Centre | £11,500 | £6,000 |
| Cappuccino | £2.95 | £4.50 |
| Local Cheese | £6.95 | £10.50 |
| Bottle of Wine | £8.00 | £6.95 |
| Apples | £2.20 | £2.35 |
Before moving to Copenhagen, you might be interested in knowing a little bit about work life. The first thing you’ll be glad to hear is that the Danes have a great work-life balance. Just thinking about a 37-work week where you finish before 5pm makes us envious. It leaves plenty of free time for fun activities with family or friends.
If you’re wondering about the key industries in the city, we’ve made a little list:
Since we aim to help, for those that have yet to find a job in Copenhagen, you can find some very useful links below to kickstart you job search. Good luck job hunting, but we’re sure it’ll go swimmingly!
Dette er enden! Now that you’ve read through this article, you’ve got all the skills you need to complete a successful move with minimal stress. We’ll be so proud of you!
However, we’d be prouder if you continued to read more. Since, we’ve worked hard on making a lot of content that will help you with your move. So, read on and held og lykke med flytningen!
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