Expat Guide to Living in Sweden

More Culture Shock Reports for Sweden

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Sweden handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Sweden:

Culture Shock in Karlstad, Sweden

Culture Shock in Lund, Sweden

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More Living in Sweden Reports

What are people's priorities in Sweden - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Sweden:

Living in Uppsala, Sweden

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More Moving to Sweden Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Sweden? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Sweden? Below are some of the responses from expats in Sweden:

Moving to Goteborg, Sweden

Moving to Stockholm, Sweden

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Sweden with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Sweden, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Sweden. If you are already living in Sweden, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Sweden by taking our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Sweden? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Sweden by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Sweden? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Sweden? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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