1. Bad weather / harsh climate for a solid 8 months, many places. I've lived in Norway for 80% of my life, and I'm still coping with the harsh winters here. 2.

1. Bad weather / harsh climate for a solid 8 months, many places. I've lived in Norway for 80% of my life, and I'm still coping with the harsh winters here. 2. Outside the largest cities, there's not much diversity. And people are notorious for coming off as "cold" here in Scandinavia. 3. Difficult to qualify for immigration. You may need a job visa, higher education, and enough funds / income to live 1-2 years on your own. Depending on what country you want to enter. It can be difficult to come up with $20k-$40k in savings, if you're from a third world country.