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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.)

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[–] arramburi@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (4 children)

If you earn under 85k € in Italy, as a contractor (partita iva) you get a flat tax. You pay like 25 % Total, including social security ( hospital and everything).

You can live with half the Money you spend in Denmark I assume.

Maybe some small city near Venice (Bassano del Grappa come to my mind, they have cowork, good vibe-Diesel Company Hq).

Or going to Sicily, Costiera Amalfitana... But It would be for sure a culture shock. Less pricey, weak infrastructures.

[–] dorben_kallas@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I'm from Italy and would never live there honestly. Country is getting worse and worse. Spain has the same vibe, but better in almost every aspect

[–] Solid-University5452@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)
[–] dorben_kallas@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I guess Italy is richer in absolute terms, but the overall quality of life is interior to Spain

[–] arramburi@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Where are you from in Italy paisa'