12 reasons why I LOVE living in Sweden

Thinking of moving to Sweden with family? Or just curious about what makes this country so special? As an expat who’s been living in Sweden since 2015, I’m sharing 12 reasons why I absolutely love living here!
In this video, I’ll walk you through the best parts of living in Sweden, from the solid welfare system and free healthcare to the gorgeous nature and the changing seasons. Sweden offers so many benefits, especially for families, with free education, one-year maternity leave, and even financial support for raising kids. You’ll also hear about the Swedish lifestyle, delicious food like kanelbullar (cinnamon rolls), and why the tap water here deserves an award!
Plus, I’ll share my personal experience with tax refunds, navigating the Schengen zone for easy European travel, and tips for those considering a move to Sweden.
If you’re interested in expat life in Sweden, the cost of living, or simply what makes this country such a wonderful place to call home, this video is for you. Don’t forget to subscribe for more videos on life in Sweden and beyond!

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:04 Swedish Welfare System
01:37 Tax refunds
02:10 Healthcare
02:57 Education
03:44 Vocational Education
04:51 Nature
05:38 Change of Seasons
07:30 The Swedish Food
08:02 Tap water
08:40 1 year Maternity leave
08:57 Family friendly
09:52 She is Schengen
10:21 Votes of thanks
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[kronop]

Having lived and worked on three continents being a native Swede I think that those who complain about the state of things in Sweden today really need to try the reality of living in a different country and then compare that experience to Sweden, I'm pretty sure most of the complaints will disappear very quickly
That being said Sweden isn't a perfect utopia either but its pretty good all things considered in comparison to most places in the world.

[marcbolling]

This was a pure joy to watch. Your positive energy and love for Sweden brought tears to my eyes.

[DunderFilip]

Nice videos, I like your positive energy! Glad you enjoy living in Sweden, and I'm a Swedish guy going to Africa for the first time in January to avoid part of the Swedish winter. Cape Town South Africa to be specific. I've also been looking at visiting Nairobi, have you ever been to Cape Town or Nairobi? Any tips for a Swede who's never been?

[zainulabdin]

Living in Sweden is not for become rich, or wealth but is honour ❤ 🇸🇪

[ImarinD]

Perfect pronounciation of Ramlösa! That's something not a whole lot of swedish people manage😄

[lohlund]

Your enthusiasm about living in Sweden is good to hear. Sweden and all other countries in the north of Europe (Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland) have almost the same health care and other social welfare, but it's not cheap to fulfil. It comes also with the responsibility to every citizens to work and paying taxes so we can afford the good health care for everyone even tourists who visit Sweden. We have had even better and cheaper health care in the past but since we joined EU the government need to level it down to Europe level because of the great cost and immigration of people from within EU and outside to use the health care and social care without to contribute with taxes. We have also older people who have much to small pension for there possibility to care for themselves without contribution from the municipality. But enjoy your stay in Sweden and keep up your good spirit. It helps us who living hear in the winter period when it's dark and cold. 😊 🥶

[journeywithfyose]

I can't wait to come to Sweden!! I really enjoyed this video!! ❤

[thomasroth]

Watching your Swedish food videos not only made me hungry but I also reacted to how you pronounce Tanzania. I follow on Youtube this amazing woman from Holland who rides her motorcycle around the world all alone and when she went through Africa she pronounced Tanzania the same as you, with the stress on the second A. I have always heard Tanzania with the stress on the I. Is your way to say it a regional one? I love languages and things like this really interests me. I'm Swedish and appreciate your videos a lot. By the way, check out the adventures of the woman from Holland and you will be amazed by both her personality and all the wonderful people she meets on her adventures. Her channel is called "Itchy boots". She rides through Sweden in season 3.

[dians]

What about rent? USA is good with food but not rent, house or doctor bill?

[Peo_Sahlin]

In many countries, nobody wants to pay taxes like in the US. Yes, we have higher taxes in Sweden than in the US (around 33% tax for most), but we also get something for it. In the US you have to pay for health insurance and education, and childcare is ridiculously expensive and there is no paid parental leave. Private schools are also free in Sweden. In the end with all the fees and insurance in the US, they have less left over from the income after everything is paid than in Sweden, especially if you have children considering government financial child support, subsidized childcare and free schools and school meals in Sweden.

Even if you have the worst paid job in Sweden, you can still have your own home and live on your salary if you work full time (40h/week).

Unfortunately, much of the tax money in Sweden goes to support all the refugees who have settled in the country and who do not work. Foreigners are responsible for most crimes, which also burdens tax revenues. About 20% of Sweden's population are non-Swedes and unfortunately most are Muslims from the Middle East who do not accept Swedish values ​​and laws.

[petergustafsson]

So, Robi: What made you come here to Sweden in the first place? Second Question: What do Tanzanians make of your descriptions of Sweden when you talk to your friends back home?

[Luggruff]

In the 10-ish years I worked in Sweden, not once did I get a tax refund. I always got +- 0. I don't know what people do wrong to not balance their taxes. I did nothing.

[dians]

That's good welfare to visit doctors USA doctor cost too much $ if u don't have insurance or $