....and other American items.
I will be moving to DK from the US soon. Though I am prepared for things to be vastly different than I am used to, I am proactively trying to find which of my "favorite" items may be available in DK/can ship to DK, or find equivalents as best possible. Also looking for brick-and-mortar store or website suggestions that are similar to American stores for :
- department/retail stores (ex., Target, TJMAXX, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Macy's)
- grocery items (ex., condensed soup, Tabasco, heavy whipping cream, specialty flours/spices)
- craft/hobby shops (ex., Hobby Lobby, Michael's)
- cooking/baking/appliances stores (ex., Williams Sonoma, Kirkland's, Sur la Table)
- linens (ex., Bed, Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, Nordstrom)
- carrier oils and NaOH for soapmaking
I also have Amazon Prime and their CS indicated that I can just transfer my account to be operative in DK. Anyone have experience with that, as well?
Thank you kindly for any help/opinions. Apologies in the advance for the long-winded post.
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The original was posted on /r/denmark by /u/TwinkieMcSmartypants at 2024-02-04 16:46:39+00:00.
quinyd at 2024-02-04 18:53:29+00:00 ID:
kozywq8
We moved from US to DK and I can try and answer what we do:
Generally we go to the US once or twice a year to visit family and always buy all our clothes there. I dk we get H&M or Uniqlo but anything major we normally save for going to the US and go to outlets or just local stores.
Last time we had a whole suitcase with yarn and crafts supplies from Joann’s/michaels. Was worth it compared to getting it in DK.
Honestly the biggest issue (that all our American friends agree on) is the low quality grocery options and the few selections. Most stores will have 1-2 types of each thing and nowhere near as good a selection as the US. Be prepared to make a lot of off-the-shelf items from scratch like cream of chicken, hamburger helper, sloppy joe, pizza sauce (premade is shit here except Mutti brand), Mac n cheese etc.
If you crave Mac n cheese to go Normal, they usually have it. If you need US specific items you can also check Candy Megastore on Frederiksberg (very expensive though) or go online at myamericanmarket.
As for Amazon, your US account will work fine of the .de site, which is the most convenient one in Denmark. But prime does not give free shipping here. Just the video service.
TwinkieMcSmartypants (OP) at 2024-02-05 11:55:03+00:00 ID:
kp0i71u
Very much appreciated, great list. Your comment on the ingredients hit home, as that is a big concern. I fear I will be limited on those as US/DK cuisines are so different.
quinyd at 2024-02-05 11:59:28+00:00 ID:
kp0imm4
We make tons of US food and it is possible but yeah it’s extra work. The hardest part for us is making proper Mexican food, as the ingredients just aren’t available. But most things should be fine and you learn to love (some) Danish cuisine.
TwinkieMcSmartypants (OP) at 2024-02-05 12:01:38+00:00 ID:
kp0iuga
Oh I have heard that about Mexican food. I make my own spice mix so hopefully, I can wing it.