A house in Sweden is typically red and a foreigner in Sweden is typically German.
It all goes back to the middle ages, when German ancestors were sealing important trading deals and started influencing the Swedish language.
Today, the Teutonic culture remains close to one of the most productive and relevant Nordic country in Europe. With about 29,500 German Citizens living in Sweden in 2020, there are still many people interested in finding a job and relocate, or even in just buying a property.
The Swedish approach is a synonym of equality and prosperity, with civil infrastructures, tax regulations and employment conditions all confirming this motto.
Here are some interesting statistics about living in Sweden, so that you don’t come unprepared:
You can find more statistics about the economical stability in Sweden in our dedicated page.
Moreover, here is a historical curiosity about Sweden:
Many houses both in the city and in the countryside are painted red, and this is not a random thing.
The Falun red is a color that comes from the Falun region, where copper mining sites were. The mining process generates the so called red soil, or hematite deriving from copper. Today, you combine it with water, rye flour, linseed oil to obtain a paint that prevents wood from decaying.
Like for many other Germans, Sweden represents a perfect solution to live or just to own a property.
Life cost is justified by the life quality, and work permits have a maximum validity of 5 years, although you can always request an extension.
If you are thinking to relocate and become a resident in your new house in Sweden, look for a job and get ready to meet a lot of compatriots.
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