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| - | This site is aimed at helping international employees at Risø DTU get settled in Denmark. If you have any information to add, please feel free to do so. Because this site has open acess, do not post anything that may be confidential or unsuitable for an open website.
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| - | ==Supermarkets==
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| - | More or less by order of price
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=netto,+roskilde&sll=55.636523,12.082386&sspn=0.036674,0.111494&ie=UTF8&hq=netto,&hnear=Roskilde&z=15 Netto] – generally the cheapest
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=aldi,+roskilde&sll=55.64082,12.07744&sspn=0.009167,0.027874&ie=UTF8&hq=aldi,&hnear=Roskilde&ll=55.636523,12.082386&spn=0.036674,0.111494&z=14 Aldi]
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=Fakta,+roskilde&sll=55.643384,12.096334&sspn=0.018334,0.055747&ie=UTF8&hq=Fakta,&hnear=Roskilde&z=14 Fakta]
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=Spar,+roskilde&sll=55.639464,12.070858&sspn=0.036671,0.111494&ie=UTF8&hq=Spar,&hnear=Roskilde&z=12 Spar]
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&q=Super+Brugsen,&sll=55.655897,12.089767&sspn=0.073311,0.222988&ie=UTF8&split=1&rq=1&ev=p&radius=4.35&hq=Super+Brugsen,&hnear=&ll=55.655897,12.089767&spn=0.073311,0.222988&z=13 Super Brugsen]
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=SuperBest,+Roskilde&sll=55.643523,12.083716&sspn=0.018334,0.055747&ie=UTF8&hq=SuperBest,&hnear=Roskilde&ll=55.652604,12.089252&spn=0.073318,0.222988&z=13 Superbest]
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=Kvickly,+Roskilde&sll=55.641126,12.076807&sspn=0.03667,0.111494&ie=UTF8&hq=Kvickly,&hnear=Roskilde&z=15 Kvickly]
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=F%C3%B8tex,+Roskilde&sll=55.637651,12.070459&sspn=0.018336,0.055747&ie=UTF8&hq=F%C3%B8tex,&hnear=Roskilde&z=16 Føtex]
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| - | * [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&geocode=&q=irma,+roskilde&sll=55.869147,11.228027&sspn=9.34473,28.54248&ie=UTF8&hq=irma,&hnear=Roskilde&z=16 Irma] – expensive but has some of the difficult to find things
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| - | If you are looking for foreign specialty goods, Istedgade behind the main train station in Copenhagen has a selection of various shops selling Asian and Middle eastern food.
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| - | If you are looking for organic food, look for the økø logos: [http://www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk/NR/rdonlyres/BAED4C6E-EA87-4093-A32B-AC74FE6F95A4/0/EU_oekologi_maerke_165x165.jpg European logo], [http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/logo/uploads/pics/Logo1_pos_26.jpg European logo 2], [http://www.foedevarestyrelsen.dk/NR/rdonlyres/F3B5E51F-6423-4213-8CF4-6BA69B80B2BF/13792/oeko_red98.jpg Danish logo]
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| - | '''Opening Hours'''
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| - | Larger grocery stores in Copenhagen/Roskilde are generally open 9-20 M-F, 10-18 Saturday and are closed Sunday. However, most large stores are open on the first Sunday of each month and each Sunday in December before Christmas. Small grocery stores, kiosks, and fruit and vegetable stands are usually open later and often are open on Sunday. Most shops close at 18 or earlier M-F, 10-16 on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays.
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| - | '''Supermarkets Open on Sundays in Roskilde'''
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| - | [http://maps.google.dk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=da&q=Super+Brugsen,&sll=55.655897,12.089767&sspn=0.073311,0.222988&ie=UTF8&split=1&rq=1&ev=p&radius=4.35&hq=Super+Brugsen,&hnear=&ll=55.655897,12.089767&spn=0.073311,0.222988&z=13 Super Brugsen]
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| - | ==Clubs==
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| - | Joining a club can be a good way to meet people outside Risø. Many local club sites are in Danish only but http://translate.google.com/# can help if that is a problem.
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| - | '''Sailing'''
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| - | * [http://www.roskilde-sejlklub.dk/ Roskilde Sailing Club]
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| - | * [http://www.amagerstrand.kk.dk/ Amager Strand Sailing Club]
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| - | '''Football'''
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| - | There is a group that meets every Wednesday after work at the Risø football field that is open to everyone.
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| - | * [http://www.hvb-fodbold.dk/ Himmelev Football Club]
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| - | * [http://www.krak.dk/faggrupper/36882/fodboldklubber/k%C3%B8benhavn Football clubs in Copenhagen]
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| - | '''Handball'''
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| - | * [http://www.hvi.nu/ Himmelev Handball Club]
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| - | '''Social Clubs'''
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| - | * [http://www.meetup.com/find/dk/copenhagen/ Meetup Denmark]
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| - | * [http://expatindenmark.com/Networks/Pages/SocialNetworks.aspx Expat in Denmark]
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| - | '''Other Clubs'''
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| - | * [http://www.softball.dk/da.aspx Softball in Denmark]
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| - | * [http://ikhellas.dk/ Running club]
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| - | There are many more clubs, so please add any that may be interesting
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| - | ==Taxes==
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| - | If you are a postdoc or scientist working at Risø, you are likely eligible for a special 25% tax rate, but you must request it. PhD students and research assistants are usually not eligible for the 25% rate. Talk to a secretary or an employee at the salary office to make sure you sign up for the correct tax card. Before your proper tax rate is determined, a high tax rate will be taken out of your paycheck. Therefore, it is not uncommon for the first three paychecks from Risø to be surprisingly low. Typically, after 3 or 4 months, your tax rate will be determined and you will get all the back taxes in the following paycheck.
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| - | If you choose the 25% rate, it will increase to 26% after three years and then to the normal rate after a total of five years.
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| - | === Tax Deductions ===
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| - | If you are on the 25% tax plan, you cannot claim any tax deductions. However, PhD students who pay normal taxes may be able to claim deductions. The most common deduction is for traveling to work. If you live in Copenhagen and commute everyday, the tax deduction can be quite high. To claim the deduction, go to SKAT's homepage (http://skat.dk/) and log in using NemID. There is also a tax deduction for any days you must travel for work, including an external stay.
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| - | === Fees for Visas and Work permits ===
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| - | Beginning January 1 2011 there is a fee for those living outside the EU to apply for work permits. Information on the cost can be found that [http://www.nyidanmark.dk/NR/rdonlyres/D4F95C4B-01BC-4E7E-AF05-89040BC3EE48/0/gebyr_folder_engelsk.pdf this link]. Note, if you will receive a salary from Risø, you must pay the 3.025 kr fee for 'Researchers, incl. employed PhDs and research trainees.' If you receive funding from outside Denmark for your PhD, you are eligible for the 1.600 kr student fee.
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| - | === Importing a Car to Denmark ===
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| - | There is information about importing a car to Denmark on the [https://www.workindenmark.dk/Find+information/Til+arbejdstagere/Livet+i+Danmark/Transport/Bil+i+Danmark.aspx Work in Denmark] website and additional information on [http://www.skat.dk/SKAT.aspx?oID=166038&vID=0 the tax authority's] website.
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| - | Officially, you must register your foreign car within 14 days of your arrival to Denmark. Registration of vehicles is administered by SKAT, where you can also find rules and tax rates for imported cars. The registration fee will be approximately 60% of the value of the car. An "Appraisal of vehicles" form must be filled out and given to SKAT. The car must pass an MOT test before it can be registered.
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| - | Note that there are possible tax reductions for foreigners on limited term contracts (e.g. you may be able to keep your car on foreign license plates and pay less tax if you are only employed in Denmark for a limited period). Ask SKAT about your particular case.
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| - | ==Public Holidays in Denmark==
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| - | A list of public holidays in Denmark can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_Denmark here]. Risø DTU generally observes all public holidays.
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| - | ==Useful Links==
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| - | A list of links is located [http://editthis.info/risoeemployees/Links here]
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