LIVING & WORKING IN DENMARK

- Family-friendly: Danes have very generous maternity leaves for both parents. Children born in 2013 were happy to see that their parents stayed at home to look after them for 310 days after their birth. Mothers do account for the greater part, but fathers also take part in the leave, normally
- Economy: The strong welfare state ensures economic equality in society and the virtual non-existence of corruption, the very high standard of living, its well-functioning infrastructure, a strong educational system and a rich cultural life make people feel happy and safe
- Environmental friendly: Creating a green and sustainable society is one of the key goals for Denmark. Much renewable energy comes from wind turbines, where Denmark is a world leader when it comes to developing new technology. The Danish cycling culture is another example of a green and sustainable society
- Work-life balance: Could it be that the Danes are always voted the happiest people in the world because of their healthy balance between work and private life? The Danish welfare model, with its flexible working conditions and social support networks not only puts Denmark at the top of the international equality league table, but also contributes to a generally high standard of living

CLIMATE

ECONOMY

EDUCATION
Education in Denmark is compulsory (undervisningspligt) for children below the age of 16. The public schooling and education system is financed by taxes. Pre-school, which is optional, is followed by nine years of compulsory education in primary and lower secondary school. The upper secondary education system consists of two types of programmes: general education and vocational education. The higher education sector includes: Universities, University Colleges, and Academies of Professional Higher Education.

CULTURE
The Danes are well known for their love of cycling, and cities all around the world are now looking at ways to copy this phenomenon. They even developed a cycle path network. The Danish working culture is based on collaboration and personal responsibility. The atmosphere in the workplace is professional but also casual. "Hygge" is a very important term in Denmark, which covers the warm and friendly atmosphere of spending quality time

CUISINE
Over the last decade, the New Nordic Cuisine has revolutionised Danish gastronomy and created an entirely new focus on local ingredients. It has meant a renaissance of classic Danish dishes like porridge, Smørrebrød open sandwiches and the classic roast pork with parsley sauce – of course, served with a glass of good Danish beer.

SPORTS
HOW IT WORKS

FOOD
- A meal at an inexpensive restaurant: 16.14€
- A meal at an inexpensive restaurant: 16.14€
- A three-course meal for two at a mid-ranged restaurant: 80.69€
- 1 litre of milk: 0.89€
- Fresh white bread: 2.05€
- 1 kilogram of oranges: 2.36€
- 1 kilogram of potatoes: 1.48€
- 1 kilogram of chicken breasts: 7.39 €
TRANSPORT
- A monthly pass for the local transport system: 51.10 €
- A monthly pass for the local transport system: 51.10 €
- 1 km by taxi with a normal fare: 2.05
- 1 litre of gasoline: 1.38€
UTILITIES
- Monthly utilities: 164.26€
- 1 minute of pre-paid mobile tariff: 0.12€
- Internet access (6Mbps, Flat Rate, Cable/ADSL): 25.70€
LEISURE
- Monthly fee for an adult at a fitness centre: 31.41€
- Monthly fee for an adult at a fitness centre: 31.41€
- 1 hour tennis court rent at the weekend: 21.63€
- 1 seat at the cinema for an international release: 13.45€
RENT
- The rent for a 1-bedroom apartment ranges from 670 to 940€
- The rent for a 3-bedroom apartment ranges from 1200 to 1700€



