Countries with lower taxes and a better quality of living?
I’m currently stuck in Denmark, and it feels like I’m in a never ending financial tug of war with the government, saying goodbye to 50% of my hard earned cash each month. Add a 25% VAT on everything and throw in some hefty taxes on utilities, electricity etc, and you’ve got a situation that has me questioning if this is the life I signed up for.
Living in a place where the cold weather feels like an extra tax on happiness, I’m craving a change.
I’m all about individualism, self-sufficiency, and independence. So here’s the big question: Where in the world are you guys finding that sweet spot between low taxes and a great quality of life?
As I contemplate my escape plan, Cyprus, Portugal, and Dubai are on my radar. I dream of living in a country where taxes don’t feel like daylight robbery. But, and it’s a big ‘but,’ my online income isn’t quite flexing its muscles enough for a move to the streets of Dubai just yet.
So, where are you residing? What’s the tax scene like in your corner of the world? Are you doing a happy dance every payday, or are you, like me, wistfully staring at your bank statement, wondering where all your money went?
And let’s not forget the living conditions. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your overall quality of life?
I’m not just asking for my benefit, this is a collective quest for a better lifestyle.
Your input is greatly appreciated!
(Just to be crystal clear, I’m not fishing for a lecture on why I should be grateful for my current Danish situation or any unrelated personal opinions. If your input doesn’t contribute constructively, save it for another time.)
Half??? I find that hard to believe.
All the same brokie basement dwellers here in the USA want the exact systems you’re describing because when they don’t have any money, they’re perfectly fine with someone else footing the bill
This post went exactly as I would have thought. A bunch of people living in their moms’ basements, who haven’t seen the light of day for months
Strong words for a 22yo with his head so far up his ass I’d be surprised if any light manages to go through at all.
Your question could be easily answered by Google btw, without bemoaning a post going ‘exactly as you thought’ after getting some perspective from people who are often on the other side of the fence that you so covet for.
Go to places like the US or Argentina and pull yourself up by your bootstraps. Western Europe is obviously not compatible with your socioeconomical values, there’s no way around it.
I live in the UAE and would highly recommend. Great quality of life, no taxes, mostly good weather, not difficult to meet people, safe and clean. I have also lived in NYC and there’s little respect there for your property, Or safety add in high taxes and heavy handed tax authorities and its a lot to deal with. The things I liked about nyc are being destroyed by the crazy ruling class.
I make over 300k and pay close to 50% tax in Australia. It sucks to see literally half your paycheck disappear but then I remember we have free healthcare and social safety nets.