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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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[–] Aljowoods103@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (4 children)

So you want all the benefits of the nice countries without contributing much? You’re an entitled little brat.

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

What benefits are you taking about???!! I pay 50% just so that other people can study here for free. I don’t use the benefits of the system in any way

[–] Aljowoods103@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Denmark is consistently ranked as one of the highest quality of life countries in the world. It’s safe, clean, citizens are generally happy. It sounds like you want to live/stay in a place like that but then you throw a childish temper tantrum that the high quality of life doesn’t come for free. Gtfo and move to Florida or Indiana then. Real low taxes there.

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

Ranked? Where, when, what??

It’s none of the things you listed. Keep paying for taxes till infinity and take your boosters

[–] Aljowoods103@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Ahhh I got it now. Anti-vax, anti-tax idiot. Really though, move to Florida or somewhere like that. You’ll be surrounded by other MAGAt idiots. You’ll love it.

Btw, is it 50% tax, or “infinity”? You’re changing your story. Or do you not know the difference?

And here you go: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/rankings/quality-of-life

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