Living and working in Denmark

GillesSerge · 2021-02-09T18:06:33+01:00

Explore essential tips for living and working in Denmark, including job search, housing, and financial advice tailored for newcomers.

GillesSerge New member

Member since 09 February 2021

GillesSergeNew member09 February 2021 16:06:33

Hi everyone,
I plan to settle in Denmark, I am French, I have a Master's degree in social sciences, I speak good English and I learn Danish slowly. I don't necessarily have the ambition to find a job in my field of study when I arrive, I have experience in supermarkets, fast food, sales and cleaning. After many hours of searching the net, and despite the information found on the registration procedure with the local authorities, several of my questions remain unanswered.
Would you be so kind as to share your experience with me on the following questions please:

How much money do you need (more or less) to leave for (while you find a job)?

Do you find work quickly enough when you are a foreigner (odd jobs)?

Are access to housing time-consuming? (Having a permanent job, amount of deposit of guarantee ...)

The 'international service center' are they efficient in their accompaniment for work, accommodation etc. ?
In which city would you advise me to settle down to start?

I want to thank you in advance for your answers

Nellie Berg Denmark Expert

Member since 15 August 2013

Nellie BergDenmark Expert10 February 2021 07:27:18

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Hi Gilles,

If you have a master's degree in social sciences, it's not the way forward to find an odd job. It's important to maintain your skills and be up to date, and the only way to do this is to have a relevant job. If you cannot find a relevant job, I would reconsider my decision to go to denmark.

You can see the minimum pay for odd jobs here:

In normal times, it shouldn't be a problem to find an odd job, but currently not the very best tiime.

Copenhagen and Aarhus are the classic choice with a wide range of career jobs. As people everywhere in the world want to live in the big cities, housing prices are also in the high end. A room for a student may cost 5,000 kroner or more. You'll be very lucky to find a flat under 12,000 kroner, probably more. Commuting will be part of your daily life, waste of time and also an expence.

I would suggest to you that you take a look at trekantsomr氓det (Kolding, Vejle and a few more towns) as the area tries to attract jobseekers and therefore offers a wide range of help to newcomers. The area in itself is also attractive.

Having found a housing, it will be normal to pay 3 months' rent + a similar deposit. I link to a housing site, randomly found which may give you an impression of the rent level.

/Nellie

GillesSerge New member

Member since 09 February 2021

GillesSergeNew member10 February 2021 13:34:13

Hi Nellie,

Thanks you very much for all these informations and websites !
I will take a look, and thinking about all my possibilities. Secondary towns look very attractive by the way !