Norway vs Denmark
Posted by Metaphyisic@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 23 comments
This is an odd post but I really do need some advice! Both Norway and Denmark have been at the top of my list to move to since the beginning of time. I think both countries are beautiful and have visited them multiple times. I’ve done research on both and find their way of living really matches up with everything I want. I want to move abroad sometime in the next 2 years to go get my degree and start my life and would like to figure out where I want to go soon. I feel like I keep going in circles and maybe just need a little public opinion on what you guys would choose if you have maybe even lived there yourself and know of different pros and cons I’m not aware of yet. Even the “absolutely do not move there” advice would be helpful.
Citroen_05@reddit
What about strengths of academic programs you can get into (and fund) and their favorability for visas post completion? I can name a few in each country which wouldn't be good gambles.
elevenblade@reddit
Norwegian is easier to learn than Danish. Sweden is a pretty nice place as well though you didn’t list that as an option.
OP, what do you like about these places and where do you see yourself living? Large city, small town, countryside? Near the ocean, a lake, farmland or the woods? Are there things about Norwegian and Danish culture or politics that are important to you?
Giving us a bit more background would be helpful for us to advise you.
Citroen_05@reddit
How, exactly?
elevenblade@reddit
With Norwegian you can at least make out the words people are saying. Danish sounds like someone speaking Swedish with a hot potato in their mouth. There’s a reason Danish children take longer to speak than other countries. Maybe this video will help you understand.
Citroen_05@reddit
Conversant in both, had zero difficulties understanding spoken Danish quickly, so maybe it depends on relative strengths in aspects of language acquisition.
Vakr_Skye@reddit
Denmark is beautiful? That's an interesting way to describe it. Norway on the otherhand...
Nefarias_Bredd8339@reddit
Why is that an interesting way? There are plenty of beutiful places in Denmark. Djursland in mid Jutland, with rich nature and folklore, that left such an impression on J.R.R Tolkien that he verbatim took placenames and stories from the area and put into his books.
The migrating sand dunes in Northern Jutland.
The beaches on the Jutland westcoast.
The limestone and chalk cliffs on the eastern coast of the Danish Island of Møn.
And if you are an architecture nerd, there are plenty of diverse buildings to experience spanning from the 9th century to modern day,
Metaphyisic@reddit (OP)
Well I usually visit the more countryside of Denmark and in my opinion it’s very pretty. I do agree though Norway is a whole other place
cmprsd@reddit
Rant: I live in Norway, and absolutely do not move here, it's full of depressed people. It's icy cold, shitty weather, and everyone is brainwashed into following as many rules as they can. Literally everything is illegal here.
Everything is expensive, especially housing and food, and the government steals all your money by taxing you to hell, so there is no way to stop working as a slave or save money.
Everything is just getting worse day by day because the media have sold their soul, the politicians don't know what they are doing and no one really knows what's going on.
Denmark is similar, but slightly better. I'd move there if I was you.
Mortimer_Smithius@reddit
What are you talking about? Everything is illegal ?
cmprsd@reddit
If you are an "obedient slave", then you'll only do what is legal anyway and will feel free even though you aren't, but the every-increasing number of rules, written and social, gradually eats away on our freedom.
Mortimer_Smithius@reddit
What rules are you referring to
cmprsd@reddit
There are literally millions of written rules about what to do and not, and it's increasing every single day. If you deny that, then you are suffering from cognitive dissonans, and I can't help you.
I obviously broke some rules in your programming since you reacted to what I wrote, I see no counter arguments. The social rules in Norway are very strict, you have to say, think, dress and act like everyone else, or you'll be ex-communicated.
Mortimer_Smithius@reddit
Please give some more specific examples. This is all very vague
cmprsd@reddit
What a complete slave. Here you go: https://lovdata.no/
Mortimer_Smithius@reddit
I’m just asking you a question. You can’t give any specifics hahah
Professional_Elk_489@reddit
Good athletics programme tho
wikedsmaht@reddit
In which country do you have (or will you have) citizenship? Which languages do you speak?
bruhbelacc@reddit
They said they want a degree there. Most countries have an easier path for students who graduated there to get permanent residence, like lower requirements for a salary if it's a highly-skilled visa.
midnatt1974@reddit
Norwegian here.
It would be easier to answer if you said something about your interests, and what size of city you prefer etc.
Generally speaking I would say: Norway is best for outdoors activities. Copenhagen is best for culture and citylife.
Stuffthatpig@reddit
Copenhagen is also better for access to the rest of europe. Flights from Norway (other than Oslo) are more expensive and you can't really drive or train anywhere.
Personally I'd pick Norway for the skiing and hiking but that's just me.
colnagoglyn@reddit
How will you qualify to move to either country, you can’t just move to a European country(legally that is).
okayteenay@reddit
Do you have EU citizenship? Can you speak either language?