An Expat Talks about Moving to Copenhagen, Denmark
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Copenhagen
Name three things that you wish you had brought and three you wish you had left at home.
Nothing comes to mind ... don't both bringing electronics from NA due to different electrical system.
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What advice would you give someone preparing to move to your area about the actual move, choosing a neighborhood and finding a home?
Check out this web-site about moving to Denmark ... especially if you are a member of a "visible minority" (I hate the terminology but you know what I mean). http://somethingmanky.blogspot.com/
What type of housing do you live in? Is this typical for most expats in your area?
Apartment, I bought it and this is only since the rental market is very limited. Most people "own" some form of apartment here or houses in suburbs. The housing market has crashed and so things have loosened up quite a bit but it is still very expensive.
How did you choose your neighborhood and find your home or apartment?
I didn't ... affordable housing is such a problem that I took what I could get.
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Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?
Much higher. The low end of rented apartments is around 1000 USD per month and you do not get much for your money. Most rented apartments, if you can find them, go for between 1500-2000 USD per month.
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