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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by SpiceDealer@lemmy.world to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world

Trying to move to escape America's car-centric hell. The Netherlands is pretty high on the list but I wanted to explore other options. How do the following countries and their cities fair in terms of urbanism:

-Ireland

-Spain

-Belgium

-France

-Denmark

-Portugal

-Sweden

I could list more but I'll be here all night.

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[-] EherNicht@feddit.org 3 points 1 month ago

How come no one mentioned Switzerland. It is expensive to live there sure, however Taxes are quite low and the wages are higher, the Trains are pretty much the best (at least in Europe) with about 98% of all connections reached. NJB made a video about some parts of Switzerland. Even the roads are insanely good and most of the Highways look like they were build two years ago (who wonders), still of course you will get stuck in traffic.

[-] simplymath@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I specifically didn't mention it because it's the singular country in Europe that doesn't really have work permits for non EEA nationals. As you've said, wages are high and the government is great, so it's naturally a desirable place to live. I've got a PhD in AI from a respected European university and I straight up do not qualify for a Swiss work visa, but OP might have better luck if they work in healthcare or attend school there.

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