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Spain or Denmark?

  • 14-10-2014 2:30pm
    #1
    Peach Loop
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭


    Hi all,
    I'm a college student trying to plan my Erasmus study placement. At the moment I'm trying to decide between teaching English in Seville, Spain or studying in the Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark. I was just wondering if anyone had any advice about either city or country? And also if anyone who has lived/is living in either place can tell me anything about the cost of living as I'm getting contradicting information on-line.

    Thanks in advance!!


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  • #2
    Young Blood
    Closed Accounts Posts: 393 ✭✭Young Blood


    Hi

    I lived in Barcelona for a couple of months last year. It's an interesting place. There are some job opportunities for English speakers outside of teaching such as sales or working for a multinational.

    I didn't find a permanent job contract while I was there. You will pick up lots of temporary work contracts.

    The price of living there is a little less then what it is here with the exception of accommodation, which is about half what you'd be expected to pay in Dublin.

    If I was going to do it again I would secure a contract first and then move to wherever the job is. I had loads of offers outside of Barcelona but didn't take them because I had moved into an apartment.

    As for Denmark, I have only been there on vacation. It's a very modern place and the people speak English and are very friendly. The women there are smoking hot and everyone cycles around on bikes. I have never experienced a place like it. The economy is obviously much better there and if I was to chose between Denmark and Spain, it would probably be Denmark.


  • #3
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 9,981 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    Several years ago I spend a winter working in Copenhagen and I enjoyed it very much, mainly because of the people. One thing you really need to consider there is the short days during the winter, by mid December there are really only about 7 or 8 hours of real daylight...

    Here is the UBS Prices and Earning report, it is good guide to the cost of living around the world.

    Best of Luck, whatever you decide


  • #4
    playedalive
    Closed Accounts Posts: 750 ✭✭✭playedalive


    To be honest, I'd choose Spain. You can live there on very little money, whereas Scandinavian countries are pricey. If you like to go out, eat and drink, it would be a lot cheaper and the food would be really nice. Also you can put English teaching on your CV.


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