DH may have the opportunity to move to Stockholm for 4 years with work. If we go we won't have to pay for our own accomodation which is great but I was wondering about the cost of living in general? We live in Japan at the moment which is astronomically expensive in terms of grocery shopping compared to the UK and I refuse to belive that anywhere could be as bad! However, a major part of the decision to move is based on finances - childcare (soon to be 3 dcs: 4yrs, 2yrs and 4 mo at time of move - would prob have to be English -speaking or at least bi-lingual school/nursery as only a temporary move), groceries, utilities, travel (both commmute to work and holidays) etc.
Also, I would really like to get back to work once dc3 is 1yr old or so. I haven't worked since dc1 was born (2008) and before that worked in HR/recruitment in UK. Does anyone know if a part-time position in this field would be pure fantasy or what I could expect (would do anything by the way!) as an English -speaker. I speak a few other Euro languages and would do my best to learn as much Swedish as possible before the move.
I know I am asking a lot of disjointed questions but I guess i am just looking for a general overview of family life in Stockholm..!
And also is it worth the expense just to experience living there? I am very keen to raise dcs with a sense of adventure/desire to experience other cultures. This would be our 3rd overseas posting and after this one we will probably settle in UK for good.
Thanks in advance - going to head off now before any more questions come tumbling out of my mouth!
Would love to hear from anyone with experience over there!