Denmark76.52
Overall rating
Open country profileDenmark vs. Norway: Country Comparison
Denmark leads the overall rating with 76.52 points, ahead of Norway with 76.04 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Mountain Access and Foreigner Ownership Rights.
Denmark
Norway76.04
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Tie
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
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Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Norway scores clearly better than Denmark on Mountain Access.
Norway scores clearly better than Denmark on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
Norway scores clearly better than Denmark on Electricity Cost.
Norway scores clearly better than Denmark on Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%).
Denmark scores clearly better than Norway on Landslide Risk.
Denmark scores clearly better than Norway on Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price.
Norway scores clearly better than Denmark on BAC Limit (‰).
Norway scores clearly better than Denmark on Crypto Tax Rate.
Categories Compared
Denmark
87 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Norway
88 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 82 | 87 | Norway |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 92 | 93 | Norway |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 79 | 71 | Denmark |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 95 | 94 | Denmark |
| Legal Protection & Property | 89 | 88 | Denmark |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 87 | 88 | Norway |
Denmark
86 points
❤️ Health
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Norway
86 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 82 | 83 | Norway |
| Environmental Health | 92 | 91 | Denmark |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 83 | 84 | Norway |
Denmark
68 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Norway
71 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 39 | 43 | Norway |
| Investment & Capital Access | 82 | 85 | Norway |
| Banking & Fintech | 70 | 69 | Denmark |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 54 | 56 | Norway |
| Real Estate & Property | 36 | 58 | Norway |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 69 | 69 | Tie |
| Macroeconomics | 86 | 84 | Denmark |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 85 | 88 | Norway |
Denmark
34 points
🏠 Costs
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Norway
29 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 26 | 39 | Norway |
| Food & Basic Goods | 12 | 6 | Denmark |
| Dining & Going Out | 31 | 13 | Denmark |
| Mobility Costs | 39 | 34 | Denmark |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 66 | 54 | Denmark |
| Personal Services | 29 | 27 | Denmark |
Denmark
87 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Norway
84 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 83 | 69 | Denmark |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 80 | 78 | Denmark |
| Electricity & Energy | 90 | 99 | Norway |
| Internet & Connectivity | 92 | 93 | Norway |
| Public Transport | 88 | 82 | Denmark |
Denmark
69 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Norway
70 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 75 | 75 | Tie |
| Climate & Weather | 58 | 56 | Denmark |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 35 | 59 | Norway |
| Leisure & Recreation | 84 | 85 | Norway |
| Arts & Entertainment | 77 | 76 | Denmark |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 64 | 54 | Denmark |
| Family-Friendly | 88 | 90 | Norway |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 66 | Denmark |
Denmark
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Norway
86 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 90 | 88 | Denmark |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 86 | 84 | Denmark |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 77 | 81 | Norway |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 96 | 96 | Tie |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 88 | 87 | Denmark |
| Language & Integration | 75 | 74 | Denmark |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 93 | 90 | Denmark |
Denmark
81 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Norway
79 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 96 | 92 | Denmark |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 96 | 92 | Denmark |
| Attractions & Activities | 79 | 84 | Norway |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 69 | 79 | Norway |
| Vacation Costs | 51 | 42 | Denmark |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 92 | 86 | Denmark |
Denmark
90 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Norway
91 points
| Topic | Denmark | Norway | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 92 | 93 | Norway |
| Education & Knowledge | 90 | 89 | Denmark |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 91 | 92 | Norway |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 94 | 97 | Norway |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 99 | 97 | Denmark |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 100 | 99 | Denmark |
| Religion & Worldviews | 81 | 81 | Tie |
| Demography | 62 | 64 | Norway |