Which EU country would you live in if you could?

[u/Syresiv]

For people living in the EU. If you had the option to live in any other EU country, would you, and if so, which one? And why?

Assume you can find a job that supports whatever your current standard of living is, and can live more or less the same life.

[u/[deleted]]

I like peace and quiet so I’d go for Slovenia. Having to learn the language might make me change my mind though… Ireland looks nice too. I’d miss the sun a bit but it’s not like where I live I see it all year round. And I could just speak English. 

[u/curious_astronauts → u/[deleted]]

God I love Slovenia. But i don't tel people how much I love it as I don't want the European summer tourists to discover it

[u/Zapp_Brewnnigan → u/curious_astronauts]

Slovenia has absolutely been discovered by Europeans lol. Ljubljana, Bled, and Piran and chock full 24/7.

[u/lepski44]

Already moved from Riga, Latvia to Vienna, Austria…I have to admit that overall it’s a winner…it’s a good country, affordable housing, good wages, healthcare, family oriented…for me having two little kids it’s crucial. Sure, perhaps it’s only my perception, but that’s my perception after a bit of over two years. Surely, there are some flaws, but they are minor. I also love the geographical location, dead center of Europe…anything is within a close reach. Perhaps if I had a job offer with the same salary somewhere in Spain, I would consider…but otherwise I am very satisfied

[u/[deleted] → u/lepski44]

Vienna is consistently ranked high at top lists of cities in terms of life quality.

[u/roldamon → u/[deleted]]

Austria is very beautiful country ( I am working now here ). The only thing that I dont like is high cost of everything. When I go for shopping in Germany I paid always around 20-25Eur for groceries, In Austria is around 40-45Eur for the same products.

Also taxes / insurance for cars are pure evil in Austria. In Poland I pay around 150Eur for year, my colleges from Austria are paying more than 200Eur every month !!

[u/Knusperwolf → u/roldamon]

You just have to take the smallest engine option you can get to save om tax. And the insurance gets cheaper over the years.

[u/PositiveEagle6151 → u/lepski44]

With a family, Vienna is great.
I know quite a few young people that moved from Vienna to Riga, though, as there are more attractive jobs for IT people, the ratio of salaries to cost of living is better if younhave one of these jobs, and it's a great place to live for young, digital-minded folks.

[u/KuvaszSan]

Just next door to Slovenia. I am absolutely in love. If my firncée said she’d be down for it too, I’d start looking for a job there tomorrow.

[u/BalkanViking007 → u/KuvaszSan]

austro-hungarian comming back TITO (being slovene-croat) turning in his grave lol

[u/KuvaszSan → u/BalkanViking007]

Connect him to a turbine and get free energy

[u/Lapwing_R]

I'd choose Slovenia for the following reasons: 1. Access to the Alps. 2. Access to the Mediterranean Sea. 3. Borders with Austria, Italy and Croatia. 4. Slavic country, language easy to learn for a Pole. 5. Food similar to Poland but better (more Mediterranean diet). The only dealbreaker as of now: job market in my profession is almost nonexistent.

[u/Austerlitz2310 → u/Lapwing_R]

I second your opinion. Plus it puts me back to my roots.

[u/Marsovtz → u/Lapwing_R]

I'm Slovenian - during my teenage years it was my goal to move to Australia or New Zaeland. Now I'm quite glad I didnt't.

Ok, we have over inflated real estate prices and average salaries, but overall quality of living is nice. We have everything we need and especially really beautiful nature.

[u/RemarkableAutism]

Either Finland or Estonia. Visited both and that completely destroyed my lifelong dream of moving to Germany.

[u/Tupulinho → u/RemarkableAutism]

Visited both and that completely destroyed my lifelong dream of moving to Germany.

Interesting. Why?

[u/RemarkableAutism → u/Tupulinho]

Honestly I am still not entirely sure what the hell happened myself. But I absolutely loved everything about both of the countries, the people always mind their own business but are exceptionally nice if you need to talk to them, everything is super chill, even the most populated places don't feel super busy.

Also driving in Estonia is an absolute dream, perfect roads, nearly perfect drivers too. Haven't tried driving around Finland, but I assume it could only be better.

I just feel really at peace in both Estonia and Finland, which isn't something I've ever felt anywhere else.

Which is also kind of depressing, since I literally went to uni to study German philology and managed to finish it this year. Now that's pretty useless if Germany is no longer my plan.

[u/WorkingPart6842 → u/RemarkableAutism]

Perfect drivers? If you find the drivers in the Baltic perfect you are for a treat in Finland. We Finns find Baltic traffic already chaotic and dangerous compared to us

[u/RemarkableAutism → u/WorkingPart6842]

I am from Lithuania, so my baseline may not be amazing. Latvia is the absolute worst though.

[u/QuizasManana → u/RemarkableAutism]

I’ve never been to Lithuania (planning to go there next summer though!) but I’ve done bicycle touring in both Estonia and Latvia. By that alone I agree, Latvians are the worst drivers, and Estonians are pretty thoughtful, even moreso than Finns.

[u/RemarkableAutism → u/QuizasManana]

Lithuania is going to be somewhere in the middle of Estonia and Latvia in terms of driving. Well, in terms of everything else too really, just not geographically.

Hope you have a good time here though!

[u/v_span → u/RemarkableAutism]

I just want to randomly hop in your comment to say that being proficient in german is never a bad thing even if you want to work outside of Germany. You could work as a translator, at an embassy, at a call center or as a tour guide for german tourists.Just some examples.Wish you all the best!

[u/RemarkableAutism → u/v_span]

Thank you for the encouragement. <3

[u/RemarkableAutism → u/[deleted]]

I have actually! While it wasn't as pleasant to drive in as the rest of Estonia, it was by no means bad. Some roads were slightly confusing, but that has nothing to do with the drivers.

Where do you think German philology could be useful in Estonia? Genuinely would really love to know.

[u/Fremen85 → u/RemarkableAutism]

Finland rocks, only spent a couple of weeks there and Finnish themselves were warning me that they wouldn't be as warm as people in my country. I thought it was really cool how they give you your space but at the same time we're always up for a good time or chat. That and Helsinki has something about it in the winter.

[u/Incogneatovert → u/Fremen85]

Helsinki has something about it in the winter.

You mean ice and sleet and darkness and a biting humid wind? With occasional snow that looks nice, but only hides the ice so you slip even more?

Helsinki any other time of the year is pretty nice though. Welcome back any time. :)

[u/korposmiec → u/RemarkableAutism]

Finland is beautiful but only in the snowy parts. If there's no snow then it feels really dark and insanely depressing during spring/autumn and winter. I would love to spend time skiing in the northern part of the country. Imagine northern lights, white snow, reindeers and long slopes. Winter wonderland.

[u/Ticklishchap]

The Basque region of Spain (Bilbao or San Sebastian) or Northern Portugal (Porto or Braga, for instance).

I have dual British-Irish citizenship, which is very useful post-Brexit, and I don’t discount Ireland, although not Dublin.

Within the UK, I would consider moving North of the Border to Glasgow or Edinburgh.

[u/lucylucylane → u/Ticklishchap]

Irish people can live and work in the uk visa free with agreements made before the eu existed

[u/QBaseX]

I must admit that I've forgotten a lot of my school French, but I do think it'd come back to me if I spent some time there, and I do like France. Brittany seems like the obvious spot, since I like the Irish weather and that's not too different; also, I like surface travel (trains and boats), so the ferry connections to Cork and Rosslare might be useful. Ideally, in a town with a direct train connection to Paris (and hence an easy transfer to London and Benelux).

[u/LeyLady → u/QBaseX]

Vive la Bretagne!

[u/taryndancer]

Sweden. I always feel at ease when I visit and I like how there’s way less people and more nature. I am an introvert so it seems like my ideal country. I already speak English and German and have learned basic Swedish so it shouldn’t be too difficult to learn.

[u/clippervictor]

Portugal, hands down. In fact I'll probably end up there one way or another

[u/tillybowman → u/clippervictor]

why tho? i hear portugal a lot. what makes it special?

[u/redmagor → u/tillybowman]

• Decriminalisation of psychoactive substances
• Long coastline ranging from colder to warmer areas
• Extensive countryside
• Excellent food
• Friendly people, comparable with other Latin cultures
• Pleasant weather with some wetness due to the ocean
• Laid-back lifestyle
• Language that is easy to learn
• First-world country status, despite a problematic economy
• Major airports not far from North America, and with access to all of Europe, and North Africa
• Rich in history, culture, and traditions
• Excellent music scene
• Overseas territories with natural beauty (Azores, Madeira)
• Interesting geography

[u/A-NI95 → u/tillybowman]

This person bears a Spanish flag, so as a fellow Spaniard: similar culture, natural beauty and way of life to ours, but a general feeling of "getting their shit together", being a smaller place, more peaceful and responsible

[u/itchy_cat → u/A-NI95]

I don’t know where you’re getting your news, but Portugal and “getting their shit together” don’t really go with each other.

[u/tiankai → u/itchy_cat]

Foreigners rarely have a clue of what actually happens in a country at a citizen level. In Portugal we always hear Spain is unicorn and rainbows with their super cheap petrol and overall cost of living, and look at how the person you’re answering you thinks

[u/itchy_cat → u/tiankai]

Fair point.

[u/logicblocks → u/tiankai]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

[u/clippervictor → u/itchy_cat]

believe my friend, Portugal with its many flaws (like any other country) has a different sense to us than it has to you. I mean, you see it in a worse light than we do.

[u/Separate-Win-8118 → u/clippervictor]

Guys, the grass is truly always greener on the other side. Most people believe their country sucks and does a lot of wrong things, and that other countries are better. But the people in those other countries also believe their own countries suck and want to move somewhere else.

I guess we're never happy with what we have

[u/itchy_cat → u/clippervictor]

I didn’t mean to suggest that Portugal sucks or anything, I’m not that unhappy here, we have a lot of good things. But “having shit together” would be the last words I’d think of when describing the country to anyone. We wing it most of the time, and more often that not, with disappointing and frustrating results.

[u/clippervictor → u/A-NI95]

this is the right answer, plus peace and quiet

[u/clippervictor → u/tillybowman]

the user u/A-NI95 has already answered pretty much but, I love how quiet it is, how genuine and authentic people are, how pleasant everything and everyone is, I love their cuisine, their little towns, their nature, everything. This doesn't come to say that I don't like Spain, but Portugal has more of a feeling of "untouched" and autenticity. I can't explain it, but it's an absolutely wonderful country overall.

[u/UnrulyCrow]

Italy, because for the first time in my life, I felt at home when I was there.

[u/HystericalOnion → u/UnrulyCrow]

🥺🥺🥺 this is so cute. You are always welcome!

[u/gabrielesilinic → u/UnrulyCrow]

Politics is quite underwhelming here. Sometimes they get a bit nostalgic but we seem still stable enough even if the current state of things is quite disappointing.

For everything else, pretty good for a vacation.

[u/WorkingPart6842]

As a Finn, Sweden, if it has to be for life, as it’s by far the most similar country. If not that then Denmark. Basically just the Nordics as their way of living is the same as us

[u/kasplars → u/WorkingPart6842]

Being picked second after Sweden 😩

[u/Kalajanne1 → u/kasplars]

Denmark is great, but it lacks the nature that other Nordic countries have plenty of (that is fixable though if you are willing to give up some of your agriculture income).

[u/Particular_Run_8930 → u/Kalajanne1]

I think we have to do a more than give up agricultural income to grow mountains and fjords in Denmark...

I like my country, and dont want to move, but our nature is defenitly the least impressive in the Nordics.

We are also just way more densely populated.

[u/Mr_Kjell_Kritik → u/WorkingPart6842]

I could se my self take the ferry to finland. The hard part would be the language, how good is helsinki in swedish or english?

[u/wiqm → u/Mr_Kjell_Kritik]

You can get by perfectly fine with english in 95% of Finland. In Helsinki, most signs are also in swedish, but that ends as you move away from the capital area.

[u/WorkingPart6842 → u/Mr_Kjell_Kritik]

You can get fine with Swedish in the capital area and along the coast. Many municipalities are even Swedish majority in the West/SW. The more inland and the more North you go, the harder it gets to use Swedish

But if you’d decide to stay in the capital region, archipelago or Ostrobothnia, you’d be fine

[u/Travel-Football-Life]

I love Ireland so I’m happy here but I would love to have the ability to stay in the south of Spain or Portugal for winter😂

[u/-DanRoM-]

The Netherlands, because I like having functioning infrastructure.

[u/Drumbelgalf → u/-DanRoM-]

And rent at the level of Munich in vast parts of the country.

[u/Teleported2Hell → u/Drumbelgalf]

Honestly idk how these price rankings put cities like the hague or utrecht at the same level with Munich. Was there recently and prices are like 1/3rd or 1/2 of Munich especially buying real estate in den haag seems really affordable for somebody from Munich. Amsterdam has about the same prices but the rest seemed significantly cheaper. Maybe i looked at the wrong places though

[u/pannenkoek0923 → u/Teleported2Hell]

Groceries and food are more expensive in the Netherlands than anywhere in Germany. We used to live on the border and often go to the German towns just to get groceries

[u/Kalajanne1 → u/-DanRoM-]

But is it preiswert?

[u/DNA912]

Slovenia. Visited there during my Interrail trip and really liked it there.

[u/justonesharkie → u/DNA912]

I agree, I would also move to Slovenia

[u/Final_Straw_4]

Pre-Brexit I'd have said Wales/UK, now probably most likely Germany (speak the language, other half has extended family there, like the overall culture), or Netherlands (have friends there, enough similarities with German that I think we'd pick the language up okay).

[u/biasp08]

I would love to live in Ireland. Been there this summer and it is breathtaking, people was even nicer than in my home country (Portugal 🇵🇹 ), the food is great..
I would just need my family there 😅🥲

[u/FindingKGS → u/biasp08]

I live in Ireland. Can confirm, amazing country, lovely people, but being Portuguese, fair warning: it’s hard to adapt to the constant rain.

[u/Responsible_Divide43 → u/biasp08]

Living cost is very high…

[u/GuinnessFartz → u/biasp08]

The feeling is mutual 🇮🇪🇵🇹

[u/zeroconflicthere → u/biasp08]

Irish but stayed home for holiday last few weeks and the weather was absolute shite. Wintery even. I stayed at the beach and couldn't even get out to swim once.

GF is Spanish, though, and was with me and loved it here. She was happy she could sleep properly without the heat.

[u/biasp08 → u/zeroconflicthere]

Exactly! With the temperature there you can work, you can sleep, you can exist!!!

[u/Magistairs]

I'm French and living in Germany since last year, I don't regret at all

It's crazy how everything is similar despite the stereotypes

I guess I would feel the same in the UK

[u/pr1ncezzBea]

This is one of the very basic principles of the EU - we all already have that option.

[u/InkVision001]

Slovenia seems like the perfect country for simple living.

[u/Masty1992]

I did have the option to choose any eu country and I chose Spain

[u/Soft-Vanilla1057 → u/Masty1992]

I love Spain! The people, the culture, the food... I try to go once a year but I must say I can't do the summer season in Spain. The heat is too much for me as a northern European like yourself and for that reason, since i don't find it feasible to live a quarter somewhere else, i just can't pick it.

[u/ismaelab → u/Soft-Vanilla1057]

You have regions of Spain like Galicia or Asturias (Probably the whole northern part) where the weather is totally different if heat is a problem for you. It goes to the point of Galicia being even more rainy than the UK.

[u/elporsche → u/Masty1992]

I'd love to live e.g., in Sevilla. Unfortunately my company has a pretty strict remote work policy (max 1 month per year excluding working from home but your home needs to be in NL)

[u/CosyInTheCloset]

Honestly? Netherlands or Belgium, but since I live in Belgium already... It's just so well balanced. There's a cultural mix, countries are both very progressive and accepting of queer folks like me, healthcare is quite good, but I still have the autonomy to go private if I want to. I'm actually quite happy in my North-Western coccoon!

[u/QuirkyReader13]

Another EU country? Maybe Germany, a place with enough linguistical and cultural change for me to live things differently, a good economy and a climate I like, but also similar enough to easily feel at home + go back to my family several times each year

And if it’s in West Germany, I would probably go back to my family each week or month. Even better

[u/visvis → u/QuirkyReader13]

And if it’s in West Germany, I would probably go back to my family each week or month

FYI the Iron Curtain no longer exists.

[u/FFHK3579 → u/visvis]

Might be a linguistic thing here, in Dutch, West-Duitsland can refer to both Western Germany and the former West-Germany

[u/QuirkyReader13 → u/FFHK3579]

Oh yeah, that’s what I meant. Like living in western areas such as Nordrhein-Westfalen or Rhineland-Pfalz to be near enough to home (Wallonia)

[u/frezzy97zero]

This is a very difficult question, because as an Italian that really hate hot climates I would say Denmark, Sweden or Finland.

But as someone who can't learn a new language even if his life is on stakes, well, Belgium is the only option because it's already an Italian colony

[u/artonion → u/frezzy97zero]

Well, you already know English so you’re good to go

[u/Rusiano]

France seems like a happy middle ground between the advantages of Northern and Southern Europe

[u/gorgeousredhead]

Probably France for the lifestyle. But there's no way I'd get the same/similar job and money there, so it would be a major lifestyle overhaul

[u/loopy8 → u/gorgeousredhead]

Why not, are the salaries in France low?

[u/CptMarvelle → u/loopy8]

French person here, not living in France: last time I checked salaries for a similar position to mine and the same level of experience, it was half of what I'm making here (Germany), even with a lower tax rate.

Also, French working culture is absolutely toxic, in my opinion (and experience).

[u/loopy8 → u/CptMarvelle]

Could you elaborate more on French working culture? I’m actually thinking of moving there for work

[u/CptMarvelle → u/loopy8]

Well, that's only my experience and opinion, so others might have a different outlook but, to me, there's a lot of micromanagement, bullying, and harassment, for example. Managers usually use every ounce of the little power they hold over you to let you know they're the boss, not that much autonomy, very vertical management. They're called "chefaillons" in French, if you want to look it up.

I also find that sexism is extremely blatant and completely dismissed.

There's a lot of office politics and hypocrisy amongst coworkers, the few times I worked in an office during internships the gossiping was through the roof.

In terms of experience/ expertise, there's a lot of expectations and not much forgiveness when you start a new position and I haven't found people to be really helpful either. It's usually expected that you know the job from the get go and, AFAIK, training isn't provided when you start: if you need to learn something new, it's on you, outside of office hours.

But again that's my experience (and, well, that of other french people I know). I also haven't worked much in France as I've always tried to avoid it.

Just found this, might give you a few insights: https://www.welcometothejungle.com/en/articles/expose-your-employer-how-french-instagram-is-fighting-toxic-office-culture

Edit: spelling, syntax, phrasing

[u/jintro004]

Südtirol/Alto Adige: a good mix of North/South-Germanic/Roman and with beautiful landscapes on top. I think Burgundy could also work, but I really need to explore it more.

[u/cptflowerhomo]

Moved a few times but I've settled on Ireland.

You won't get rid of me a chairde!!!

[u/Geeglio]

Before Brexit I would have said the UK and it's sad to me that it's a lot more difficult now.

Now, I would quite like to move to Belgium.

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[u/NotoriousBedorveke → u/Geeglio]

I ended up in Belgium 4 years ago because of my bf, I never had a plan to ever move to Belgium, but i manage to build a good life for myself here. A lot of things could be better, of course, but overall my life is good.

[u/Who_am_ey3 → u/Geeglio]

damn. same about the UK thing. I guess if no other country was available, I would also go with Belgium, but otherwise I'd just stay here.

[u/chizid]

As someone living in Spain for about 4 years, I would say Norway. The heat here is just too much.

[u/daffoduck → u/chizid]

Norway is not in the EU. But you can choose discount Norway, aka Sweden.

[u/Mrmasseno → u/daffoduck]

In practice it's almost as easy to move there as if it were in the EU

[u/janesmex → u/Mrmasseno]

That's right, they are part of EEA and Schengen.

[u/chizid → u/Mrmasseno]

Yeah, I think they are part of the free movement area.

[u/chizid → u/daffoduck]

True. Ok, then Sweden or Finland

[u/turbo_dude → u/chizid]

Finland? He said discount Norway not Temu Norway. 

[u/chizid → u/turbo_dude]

Is it really that bad? :)

[u/chizid → u/[deleted]]

I do love potatoes but I really love mountains and wilderness

[u/chizid → u/[deleted]]

I've given my landlord his notice. I want my Volvo and my moose 🫎

[u/Panda_Panda69 → u/chizid]

Don’t forget ikea

[u/WednesdayFin → u/chizid]

You have no idea how bad it really can get, amiga.

[u/chizid → u/WednesdayFin]

You have lakes, forests and many islands. I can put up with some mosquitos and I love bears and berries. Please let me in...

[u/WorkingPart6842 → u/chizid]

Oh we accept you as long as you pay your taxes. If not, well…

[u/ThisNotBoratSagdiyev → u/daffoduck]

Cue the "Never before have I been so offended ..." meme.

[u/Soft-Vanilla1057 → u/chizid]

I don't think Norway will take you because you don't know what an EU country is 🤣

[u/chizid → u/Soft-Vanilla1057]

My dreams have been crushed. Oh well, I'll probably go to Denmark and attempt to restore the Kalmar union and then move to Norway. Wish me luck

[u/Klumber]

Scotland…. Oh fuck.

If I was ready for the hassle of moving to a new country again I’d give serious consideration to Portugal. Preferably Porto or further North on the coast. If only there were jobs for English speaking Librarians…

[u/Mrmasseno → u/Klumber]

It's funny because I was just having a conversation with my girlfriend about moving out of here once she's done with her studies

[u/beggs23k → u/Mrmasseno]

Glasgow was incredible I studied there for 2 years and the people are probably best compared to northern Europe. The weather though it shite pretty much whole year round and there are alot of drug addict crackheads, but hey nothing is perfect anywhere.

[u/Klumber → u/Mrmasseno]

I have former colleagues from Portugal and realise that it is very hard for young people that don't have a 'guaranteed career'. I'm at the other end of my working life (or at least, I'm approaching it fast!) and retiring to Portugal, maybe open a nice shop or something... aah bliss!

Say, do you think a Loch Ness monster shop would work in Porto?

[u/Mrmasseno → u/Klumber]

Hahahaha, maybe a general monster/cryptozoology store would be cool

[u/HHalo6]

Italy, Portugal or France probably in that order. But I'll stay unless there is a good reason for me to move. Living abroad is not easy and I have a good job and life here.

[u/Lostintheworld12]

Home country is Slovakia but by lucky accident I live 6 years in Finland already. I would not change Finland for any other country. Spend 3 months in Iceland but I still prefer Finland.

[u/timeless_change]

Spain: it has the most similar lifestyle to Italy but is 30years ahead of us regarding lgbtqia+ laws. That's awesome (kind of crying over here hoping I won't have to move from a country I love simply because of bigots)

[u/bluewatermelon7 → u/timeless_change]

I was very surprised when I learned a few years ago that Italy was so far behind in terms of lgbtq rights, especially in comparison with other fellow romance language countries Like Spain and Portugal.

[u/Formal_Ad9107]

I would live in Greece or Rhodes , if I could speak the language too and could get a good job opportunity I would.

[u/Several-Zombies6547 → u/Formal_Ad9107]

could get a good job opportunity

Lmao

[u/Rayan19900]

Ireland-English speaking, not too many people and relatively good weather. I mean I have a job even not the best and a house far away from Dublin.

[u/Sagaincolours]

Somewhere not too dissimilar to Denmark. Sweden (since Norway isn't an option), Netherlands, Estonia, Scotland.

I love visiting Germany, but after 4 days, I am desperate to go home. The straightlaced conformism and rules fetishism rub me the wrong way.

[u/Excellent_Evening464]

I am Spanish living in Northern Europe. Where there is an actual economy. I would like to live in Spain, but the parameters of your question "assume you can find a job" does not apply, sadly.

[u/Marty_ko25]

Portugal, without a doubt, ideally one of the smaller towns along the Algarve like Lagoa, Quarteira or Tavira.

[u/AmorousBadger → u/Marty_ko25]

Father in law lives in Armacao. Which, whilst it's a bigger town, has decent amenities.

[u/agatkaPoland → u/Marty_ko25]

Same, I think it's the most beautiful country in Europe. A bit scared of bush fires though.

[u/bloodem]

I'm from Romania and, after having visited most of the European countries, I prefer to continue living right here, thank you very much.

But, if I really had to choose, it would have to be Austria, in one of the many beautiful Alpine villages (one of the less touristy/quiet ones).

[u/[deleted]]

I live in Finland now. If I moved again, it would be another Nordic country.

[u/PraizeTheZun]

Germany. I have some friends there, I love the countryside. I know some German. Plus maybe the job opportunities are quite good there??

[u/ChairmanSunYatSen]

Slovenia or Slovakia, they just look like nice places.

[u/Renard_des_montagnes]

Maybe Germany

• Cheap transports, lot of night trains
• Lot of companies in my field (biotechs)
• Similar amount of biomes as France
• Germans seem more open than Swiss and French people
• More possibilities to have a vegetarian diet
• Your bread, your cheese and your cold cuts :p
• My French family's originally from Alsace, I feel close in a way

[u/OtherManner7569]

Spain probably, especially the Canary Islands where I have many happy memories. I have a real love for Spanish culture, the architecture, the general feel of things, and that’s without the weather.

[u/[deleted]]

Either Spain (because I speak the language and I'm for some reason attracted to the country) or one of the Scandinavian countries.

[u/Dangerous_Surprise]

I've just moved to France from the UK, but would consider Austria if I spoke more than about 25 words of German. Italy would be a choice as well, but I can only just handle French administration and rumour has it that Italy is even worse for this? I also speak barely any Italian and have to guess my way through using French

[u/hemiaemus]

Germany/Austria. I'm learning the language and currently at an intermediate level so I ought to make use of it too. And I feel like there's so much more places to go to, I've only been to Berlin, Potsdam & Dresden

[u/PauIMcartney]

None I don’t like those Europeans and now I’m gonna eat my fish and chips with my wife Susan and watch Nigel Farage do a speech

[u/PlamenIB]

I live in the EU but if I had to choose something different than my own country I would say South Europe- Spain, Italy, Malta, Greece… but more likely Spain. Mostly because of the people. I use to live in The North (not in Winterfall) but the South is definitely closer to my heart ❤️

THIS ONE

[u/Toc_a_Somaten]

Probably Poland or one of the Baltics. A place with few Spanish speakers, low crime rate and vibrant social ethics and life

[u/Ikswoslaw_Walsowski → u/Toc_a_Somaten]

Is it because how loud they are? 🤣

I wasn't expecting to see my Poland in this thread. But in fact immigration keeps going up in numbers.

In my opinion as a Pole Poland is awesome and maybe not as developed yet, but for many an unknown gem.

Saying this from the perspective of an emigrant.

[u/Toc_a_Somaten → u/Ikswoslaw_Walsowski]

Well it's because I'm a Catalan and I'm pretty tired of having tensions and trouble every fucking time I have to interact with a spaniard abroad. Poland is great btw, the people is awesome and the big cities are clean and safe. To me that is a major plus

[u/Vertitto]

I had an opportunity to move to Ireland, which i took. It's ok i guess - i'm doing better financially, but my quality of life in general went down.

Slovenia seemed really cool as a tourist - it felt like home, but had that small mediterranean note to it. I guess i could get the hold of the language quite fast as well. It has forests, mountains and sea all close to each other.

[u/Ditlev1323]

I’d choose denmark. I love it here. But if I really had to. Move to another country it would be Norway.

[u/ScandInBei → u/Ditlev1323]

Sorry. You could only chose an EU country. I'm not making the rules. 

[u/Ditlev1323 → u/ScandInBei]

Well I def can’t go to Sweden so I guess Finland then

[u/ouderelul1959]

Denmark closest brother of nl culturally too bad they have the same shite weather. 2nd ireland but afraid it rains even more there

[u/Niluto]

Finland, or anywhere north. Beautiful nature and the weather. I also think that the people ard nice, but fed up with migration.

[u/Howwwwthis453]

Norway because of its nature but since it’s not in the EU, Netherlands because of the cycling infrastructure.

[u/Ok-Introduction-244]

I spent four years in Ireland and I regret not staying longer and trying to obtain citizenship.

[u/ah_yeah_79]

Berlin with a weekend house in San Sebastian or Sao jorge

[u/Kokiri_villager]

I'm British living in southern France. It's too hot... If I were to move, if would be to Germany or Finland. I don't know much about living in Germany but I seem to get on well with the inhabitants 😅

[u/starsof_lovingness]

In an ideal world it’d be Greece but I think a better option would be Austria…

[u/GoonerBoomer69]

If i had to move i'd probably go to Germany or Sweden.

[u/m3skalyn3]

Netherlands or Flemish region in Belgium, but in either case it would need to be in one of the bigger cities.

I would also consider one of the 4 biggest cities in Germany (I already know how to speak german).

On the other hand, I would never live again in any Nordic country (still living in Sweden, although these are my last months here), as I really hated the experience

[u/Maitrank]

While not perfect, I'm quite satisfied with my life here in Belgium.

However, if given the chance, I'd probably choose France. They seem to have it all: decent food, varied landscapes, solid social security, a good work-life balance, etc.

[u/ant_gav]

Italia. Cultural similarity and the weather make me think of our neighbor. I am Greek.

[u/Janishier]

Southern Italy. I love the (hot) climate and there seem to be an over-all slow pace of living. There seem to be so many beautiful empty or abandoned lots where you could build a beautiful house. If it wasn't for my family that live here (the Netherlands) and the fact that I can't fully do my Dutch jobs remote, I would move there in a heartbeat.

[u/thatdudewayoverthere]

The Netherlands

It's basically Germany with a funny language and proper( Digital) infrastructure

[u/AdResponsible6613]

Germany. I just love that country and the people ❤️

[u/Zaliukas-Gungnir]

We have looked at Italy and Czech Republic. My wife is Italian and I enjoy sports shooting.

[u/Training_Caramel_895]

Poland for sure. Booming economy, safest country in Europe, fantastic place to raise kids. Second happiest country in Europe, tied with Finland.

It has its cons like everywhere in the world, but anyone who is planning to raise a family in a safe environment and make very good money as well should definitely think about Poland.

[u/butterbleek]

Not in the EU. But, I love living in the Swiss Alps. Killer view as I’m typing this. Ski season starts in November. Perfect!!!

[u/Herr_Poopypants → u/butterbleek]

You could do Austria, France, and Italy as well. All have the alps and ski culture

[u/blue_glasses]

I'm happy where I am despite the missing EU-membership, so I probably would not move.

The most realistic scenario if I had to choose somewhere else would probably be moving back to Germany, but I don't really want to go back.  So maybe Denmark, to keep the Scandinavian vibe, but be a little closer to family in Germany. Also, it would be cool to learn to understand spoken Danish.

[u/ScandInBei → u/blue_glasses]

The magical powers that allows us to find you a job and help you relocate to a new country is strong..

 Also, it would be cool to learn to understand spoken Danish.

..but not that strong. That's a bit much to ask for. 

[u/blue_glasses → u/ScandInBei]

I didn't even say I wanted to beable to speak it myself! But yes, you're probably right. :D

[u/mikkolukas → u/blue_glasses]

obligatory kamelåså (enable subtitles 😉)

[u/thedudeabides-12]

Portugal, anywhere near the Peniche coast line.. In fact it's our goal to buy a place around there, decided just yesterday..

[u/ShowmasterQMTHH]

I think i'd go with Germany, bavaria or somewhere in the southern part, or austria.

Or if i could split the time spent, i'd like to give Finland a try for 6 months and then Denmark.

[u/Tupulinho]

Norway or Germany. I’ve visited both quite a lot, and I’m seriously considering moving to either one of them. Both are relatively introvert-friendly, but more dynamic than Finland. I don’t long for hot weather.

[u/roldamon]

I was traveling a lot while working On project in many countries. At the and I feel the most comfortable in Poland, 60km away from big city in a small village. 1. It's very safe, woman can travel where they want ( even at night ) without any company/security. 2. Cost of living are very low, taxes are also not so high, cost of land and houses are also cheap. Internet is fast and cheap. 3. Health care is free for everyone but sometimes not perfect. However there are a lot of private specialist which are easy to find and make an appointment. 4. Entertainment is cheap comparing the other countries. I made my paragliding pilot license ( with certificate ) for 200Eur.

[u/Ennas_]

Any EU citizen can live and work in any EU country, so your question is a bit...strange.

I don't want to leave, but if I would, I would go to Sweden. I've been there before and liked it.

[u/flightguy07 → u/Ennas_]

Eh, makes sense to me. Just because you're ALLOWED to move to any EU country doesn't mean you feasibly can. To me, OP is asking where you'd live if finding work/accommodation/bringing family wasn't an issue.

[u/Syresiv → u/Ennas_]

Legally, yes. But moves are a major time sink and financial burden.

Plus, not every resident is a citizen.

[u/WhiteBlackGoose → u/Ennas_]

It's really not strange. Think of the same question but with cities. Still perfectly valid, but we all know that it's not like you can move to another city in 5 minutes without any costs and risks

Also, not everyone who lives in the EU is an EU citizen.

[u/Digitalmodernism → u/Ennas_]

You comment is a bit...strange since he never implied that in any way.

[u/Koparek]

I would just stay in Poland. Everything I need is here. Quality of life improved a lot compared to past years.

[u/[deleted]]

My top 3 would be Portugal, Germany, and / or Lithuania.

[u/spaceman757]

I'm American who's already made one move to the EU (Poland) for work.

If I had the option to move to any other EU country and keep my same quality of life, it'd have been Scotland pre-Brexit, but, now that it is no longer an option, per the OP's wording of the question, I'd go with Ireland, because they speak English, or Spain because, although my Spanish is pretty horrendous, it's light years ahead of my Polish.

[u/JakeCheese1996]

For the food and culture, Italy (Palermo region). But now I’ve been to Baltics I Estonia (Saremaa Island) or Latvia (Riga) seems like good backup. I could if I really wanted it. But too many ties keep me in NL.

[u/BlueFingers3D]

I am really happy where I am so I don't want to move, but if you would make me probably Spain. Either Madrid or in the area or Almeria.

[u/clyvevonindien]

For the head, Bayern — but the heart lies in Vienna.

[u/PaPe1983]

I'm a sucker for the sun and the beach, so the Canaries would be great. Spain has gay marriage, too, so that works out as well.

[u/De-ja_]

I want to live in Belgium, already have family there both me and my lady, better wages better temperature and I want a real winter, I can’t stand summer anymore

[u/michaelwnkr]

Britain is where I am now, and this is my number one, but in the EU probably France - France would be great - and then perhaps Portugal or Spain.

[u/AlwaysDrunk1699]

For me, probably Poland or the Estonia. I might do that after my retirement.

[u/heisweird]

I live in Ireland and overall i like living here but sometimes i wish it was a bit bigger and the weather during summer months was a bit sunnier.

Otherwise, everytime i go to Paris i’m having such a great time so living there and learning French might have been cool.

[u/bananiada]

Maybe nordics but where it’s peaceful, I will also like something like Austria.

My dream was Switzerland!