Irish322 asked:
Lately I’ve been having a strong desire to permanently move to Ireland, or the UK (even though I’ve yet to take a trip there to see how I’d like it.) Is there anyone who can share their experiences with either to tell me what it’d be like to live there? How expensive is living? Ect.
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Lately I’ve been having a strong desire to permanently move to Ireland, or the UK (even though I’ve yet to take a trip there to see how I’d like it.) Is there anyone who can share their experiences with either to tell me what it’d be like to live there? How expensive is living? Ect.
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Depends on where you are moving from. The standard of living in either Ireland or UK is not what you are accustomed to if you live in North America. Houses are smaller, streets are more congested and the cost of living is quite high. There are wonderful things about both countries, but really, wouldn’t it make more sense to go there on a visit before to take such a drastic step?
First of all i would recommend taking a trip to the UK to see for yourself how the place is and get familiarized with everything in person before planning to move there. I love the UK quiet a lot myself. Iv been to London once and i liked it a lot. Things are pretty expensive though, my fiancee is from Leicester and he complains about how bad the economy is at the moment. But try to see the place first and try meeting people from their as well, they should be able to help you get familiarized with the area and the culture.
Good luck
I’ve lived in the uk for a long time.
London is very expensive(always in the top 5 worlds most expensive cities) but exciting and vibrant. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world – all races + all languages spoken. Not the safest place – especially in certain eastern districts.
Northern Cities are less wealthy but certainly slower paced and friendly. Particularly Glasgow, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Manchester is the unofficial second city and Capital of the North. Developed Metro Area + cheaper than london + good shopping + nightlife.
Glasgow is a very friendly, brash Scottish City. Edinburgh is its culturally superior (worlds largest arts festival) and beautiful architecture + castle – but less friendly eastern neighbour.
Ireland is very friendly (outside Dublin) – Dublin seemed brash but good on the job front. Quite Expensive- especially since the introduction of the Euro.
I was briefly in Galway – this was much more laid back and chilled out. Ireland is not so cosmopolitan as the UK – but is safer.
I’ve heard Cork is very nice – but never been there (100,000) population my friends say it is very hip and happening place.
Weather is temperate in uk and ireland – cold and wet winters + summers which are not too hot.
Hope this helps – Good Luck.
I’d have to say, come and visit first – maybe for an extended holiday or a temporary contract – and see if it lives up to your expectations. I’ve lived here for most of my life and I want to emigrate! To be honest, now isn’t the best time to be thinking of moving here anyway – the economy is sliding into recession, unemployment as at its highest for a long time and things don’t look like getting better any time soon.