der_gadfly
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« on: September 09, 2010, 02:57:24 PM » |
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I saw the Chronicle post for a position in Denmark working in a study abroad program. Can anyone lend some insight into the liviing/working conditions there? I hear it is a wonderful country, but worry about the COL etc.
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2010, 03:43:08 PM » |
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Danes have smaller houses and fewer cars but a better standard of living when it comes to health, safety, travel, etc. And the food is great, unlike (sorry) other Scandinavian countries. I've lived there and would recommend it: high taxes but you get what you pay for.
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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 04:47:53 PM » |
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The standard of living is high, but so is the cost of it. You will be able afford all the amenities of life, but on a smaller scale. Public transportation in general is excellent. Most houses/apartments do not have air conditioning, though. Design (on everything from china to silverware to furniture to lamps and what have you) is modern and futuristic. Books in Danish are outrageously expensive. Depending on where you are, you'll probably find yourself making the trek south to Germany regularly to stock up on certain items (soft drinks, liquor, coffee, and a slew of other items). There's a big shopping center in Flensburg that very much caters to a Danish clientele.
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2010, 04:58:18 PM » |
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I saw the Chronicle post for a position in Denmark working in a study abroad program. Can anyone lend some insight into the liviing/working conditions there? I hear it is a wonderful country, but worry about the COL etc.
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« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2010, 02:16:15 PM » |
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der_gadfly
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« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2010, 03:08:38 PM » |
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I saw the Chronicle post for a position in Denmark working in a study abroad program. Can anyone lend some insight into the liviing/working conditions there? I hear it is a wonderful country, but worry about the COL etc.
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2010, 10:02:01 AM » |
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Copenhagen is a really nice city and very vibrant - great restaurants and pubs, Tivoli right in the center, etc. Excellent travel connections within Europe and to the US (if that easy travel back to the US is important). Copenhagen does come at a price, so cost of living is something to think about; Denmark rivals Sweden for highest cumulative tax burden. The average Dane probably lives a more modest lifestyle than the average American, but Denmark typically comes out higher in most international rankings, whether it be overall or otherwise. Despite the taxes and whatnot, Danes rank at that top in terms of well being - so clearly they must be doing something right.
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2010, 05:21:23 AM » |
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But Copenhagen is so, so boring.
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« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2010, 03:18:14 AM » |
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When I lived in Denmark, I paid only ca. 25% tax, which was way, way less than Danes in my income bracket. I had been hired under a special clause for highly-educated foreigners who were temporary workers (2 or 3 yr limit, I can't remember). At any rate, we lived well, because of this tax exception, and I still was eligible for full maternity benefits, free health care, Danish language classes, etc. I'd highly recommend living/working there. Look into the tax exception when/if you decide to follow up the job application. (I can't recall if it was limited to science fields).
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« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2010, 11:18:05 AM » |
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....Despite the taxes and whatnot, Danes rank at that top in terms of well being - so clearly they must be doing something right.
Yes, in various happiness studies Denmark consistently comes up as the #1 country: http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/aug2008/gb20080820_874593.htm |
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« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2010, 04:35:58 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2010, 04:37:59 PM » |
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The standard of living is high in Denmark but in terms of saving if you want to be able to save at least US $1000 a month, you'd have to make at least $120K US or more. Your taxes at that level will be about 60% unless you qualify for the highly skilled tax program where you pay 25% for the first 3 years. Rent is expensive there.
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« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2010, 05:50:00 AM » |
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I was in Denmark earlier this month and found it rather expensive. Sweden and Switzerland did not seem as expensive to me. And this is with my highly overvalued Australian Dollars. Denmark was the only country we went to (also France, Germany) which seemed expensive. Copenhagen felt like a large town in England at least in the city centre. It was cold already and gloomy.
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« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2010, 09:09:32 PM » |
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I've spent a lot of time in Denmark. It's a very nice place. Copenhagen is a great city, although it's not full of action in the way that Paris, New York, London, etc. are. There is a good music scene for jazz and classical music, and the museums are good. The weather is dreary in the winter, but summer days are long and wonderful. Aarhus is also a nice city, but a bit sleepy. Danes, especially in Copenhagen, are friendly for the most part, but it can be hard to form close relationships with them. It's an expensive place to live, but then again, people are for the most part well paid. I'd spend a year there in heartbeat given the chance.
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