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by 2rsf 764 days ago
> I prefer cold weather and want highest standard of living possible. I want to settle down and raise a family of two kids.

While the on-paper taxes in Sweden are high (and salaries are lower) you get back more than in the Netherlands, especially with kids. I can compare my quality of life with acquaintances in the Netherlands and ours is definitely higher, having a similar background.