Denmark while being very different from the United States has some aspects that make it desirable as an immigrant there, one of the biggest factors being the prevalence of English speakers. In Danish school all children are taught English until the enter college. This mean that you could communicate with the average Danish citizen coming from the United States. Another huge draw to Denmark is the fact that it is one of the happiest countries in the world, Denmark is currently ranked the second happiest country behind Finland according to polls taken at The Independent a newspaper from the United Kingdom.
While Denmark seems like an easy move there are some thing that definitely have to be taken into consideration. The main adjustment would be the switch from capitalism to socialism. Being socialist Denmark provides many public good and improve infrastructure much more frequently and rapidly than the United States. Denmark is able to accomplish this because of the higher taxation rates. Having a job and paying taxes will give one a better opportunity to gain citizenship. If one if relocating for work they should consider the tax implication of moving to Denmark while the salary may increase the amount of money taken home will decrease. The decease in spending money is offset but what is available for free by the government i.e. healthcare.
One issue that some people may have coming from America is that when relocating to Denmark the expectation of conforming to Danish culture. I the United States individual difference are celebrates but in Denmark due to the homogeneous nature of its population there is an expectation to meet the norm. If you are open to learning and embracing the culture Denmark is a good fit.
Denmark may not be place you if you can not tolerate cold weather. Denmark is similar to New York in because there is real season change but the winter is harsher and the summers are milder. Relocating to another country is different for everyone but hopefully this information will help your journey.
