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Living in Svaneke (Bornholm)

Denmark · temperate

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Svaneke (Bornholm) is a village of roughly 1,100 people on an island in Denmark. The climate is temperate. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,350. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for cycling, art and culture, swimming.

It is an island reachable only a few times a week, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. The public health service (5/5) is stronger than the private one: insurance here is an extra, not a necessity.

Svaneke (Bornholm) at a glance: cost, climate, safety

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People
~1,100
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Cost / mo
~$2,400
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love living in Svaneke (Bornholm)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare3/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryOne, within 6 km
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
➖ PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+20%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionStrong
₿ Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding1/5
✈️ Airport1/5
⛴️ Getting there~A few a week
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required

Voluntary, free, and delivered by the family doctor rather than by the school.

If you skip them: Nothing.

Exemptions: Not needed.

Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey

➖ Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +20% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: A few a week

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

🔭 Where this place is heading

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⚠️ The downsides of living in Svaneke (Bornholm)

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

Where is Svaneke (Bornholm)?

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Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Svaneke (Bornholm), Denmark?

A typical month in Svaneke (Bornholm) costs around $2,350, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.

Is Svaneke (Bornholm), Denmark safe?

Arcadia rates personal safety in Svaneke (Bornholm) at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.

What is the internet like in Svaneke (Bornholm)?

Internet in Svaneke (Bornholm) is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is available in this country.

What is the weather like in Svaneke (Bornholm)?

Svaneke (Bornholm) has a temperate climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.

Is healthcare good in Svaneke (Bornholm)?

Healthcare in Svaneke (Bornholm) is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 3/5.

How easy is it to move to Denmark?

Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Denmark at 2 out of 5, which is limited. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.

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