Is Moving to London Worth It in 2024? Pros, Cons + Q&A
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 18. 05. 2024
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Thinking of moving to London in 2024? Or, just wondering about the pros and cons of living in London?
Iâve had A LOT of questions about moving to London, what I think now 18 months in, and any advice I have for someone doing the same this year. So, Iâve wrapped my current thoughts up into one video - I hope it helps đ«¶đŒ
This is based on my experience of moving from New Zealand to London, talking through the best bits like the public transport or the opportunities in London. Iâll also cover some cons, like the cost of living in London or visa restrictions. Thereâs also a short Q&A at the end, and the real question is, is Londonâs weather REALLY that bad? đ€
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00:00 intro
01:08 pros
04:16 cons
08:29 Q&A
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Hi Jess, I just subscribed to your channel đ my husband & I are looking to move to London in the next year or so. This video was super helpful. I really appreciate your straightforward attitude about your experiences. I also think you did a good job not over-generalizing certain topics. I'm glad you & your husband are enjoying London so far and wishing you all the best!
I loooove your videos and energy! âš My partner and I are moving to London in late May - thank you for more insight! Particularly on the mindset that moving abroad is hard, thereâs no denying the daily tasks are going to be more challenging than what Iâve currently got going in Aus (Iâm extremely lucky). Hereâs to instilling the confidence in ourselves to step towards a solution. I hope your London living experience has been soul filling âșïžđ
It absolutely has been 𫶠So glad it was helpful and hope all the prep for the move is going well!
So helpful! Moving to London this week and this is just what I needed đ
Sending you good thoughts for the move! So glad this helped âșïž
Give us an update. How has it turned out?
This is so helpful, thank you! What about insurance in terms of another fixed cost to account for? Contents / health / travel
I love this video! Iâm moving to London in 6 months for school and this is super helpful information. Thank you SO much Jess!!
Hi I'm moving in 5 months , wanna be friends ^^ ?
the energy and opportunities - we feel you Jess :)
100%! I donât know if Iâm just still in my honeymoon phase but I just love these parts of London âșïž
@@jesslouiseellis we're on our third time living here from Australia and we still love those parts of London. Call us all crazy, or cool haha :)
This is super helpful! Iâm currently living in Melbourne (but fellow kiwi here, originally from Hamilton lol) and been considering the move to London for a while now. Iâm fortunate to not need a visa (have British citizenship, never used it) and work for a global company headquartered there, but the cost of living and rental crisis has been a major mental roadblock for me. Youâve outlined some really practical tips to help work through that- thank you!
I can relate! I'm a kiwi living in Aus too and although I love the lifestyle here and it's an amazing country I really miss being amongst culture. I just don't feel like I'm growing here. Maybe QLD is different but it's a very simple life with little stimulation lol
Awh glad to hear it helped! It seems like a lot of the hurdles (visa/jobs) might be sorted for you, so that would make the move much easier âșïž
Omg I mean I live in Melb too and um originally from Hamilton đ«Ą
Iâm a 21 year old kiwi living in Aus at the moment and Iâve been pondering moving to the UK for SOOO LONG !! these videos are probably the most informative ones ive watched !!! đ€đ€
Awh so happy to hear theyâre helpful!
so so helpful
Awh happy to hear it âșïž Thanks for watching
As a native Londoner, for me, the opportunities of London play a big role in what can make London worth it. I've considered moving to other cities (for opportunities) but they don't offer any significant benefits from my perspective. London is a great place to grow yourself. With that being said, how much growth you need from London is another story and depends on a variety of factors. One example I might recommend to some people might be, come to London, stay for a few years, take advantage of the best London opportunities you can and then by that time you will probably have an idea of what you want to do long term. I think it's perfectly reasonable to then decide to move away from London after doing that, having gained the kind of experience to set yourself up elsewhere. I know that's easier said than done, you often don't know how good a job will be until you're doing it.
As for cons, with expense you need to figure out whether it's justifiable to you. I'm struggling to justify it myself. Rent is outrageous, as is buying if you get to that point. You can be a very high earner and it still helps a lot to have a partner. Yes, you may be able to afford to buy somewhere if you're single but it might be tiny, have a relatively long commute, be in a bad area, or what have you. And for me, having a property that's really expensive and still not very nice just isn't worth it. And if the property is somewhat decent then it's even less affordable. So, in my mind, London is probably only worth it in the long term if you have a partner or you earn insane amounts quite quickly.
I do kinda agree with you on it being tough. Like, yeah, I need more energy for the little things, which isn't so easy if I'm tired after a day of work. I think this can be underrated as a problem. Like if going to the gym helps your mental health but you're too tired, or anything that might impact your mental health.
So many good points & great to hear the view of someone who has lived here all their life! Totally agree like you say, it depends whatâs âworth itâ at each stage of life across opportunities, expenses etc
Balanced urban life is such a great point. I was born in London, now I live in New York and it's not a balanced life at all. there is no place to recharge, not really.
Totally get it! I was only in New York for 6 months but it did feel very difficult to get away from the bustle - even just for a 1/2 hour walk!
I have been living in NYc for 4.5 years and we have a chance to move to london. we have been thinking whether London would be better as an Immigrant and raising kids and starting a family?
Hey I'm australian, I'm going to do the yms visa, it is hard ti get a job in hospitality??
When people ask if itâs worth it to live anywhere, thereâs only one question you need to ask yourself:
HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU HAVE?
Thatâs it. If you are loaded, youâll have a blast no matter where you go. If your job is going to pay you, or if youâre a trust fund baby, go to London. Get a flat in Belgravia or Mayfair, go to the West End every weekend, and live it up. Youâll be able to afford to take the Eurostar to Paris every weekend, or take a flight to Barcelona. Money makes everything easier and more convenient.
For the rest of us, if you donât have the means to enjoy what London has to offer, youâll be miserable. Itâs expensive. Limited means means limited options for food, lodging, and entertainment. Youâll be more apt to complain about the city if you can barely afford it. If youâre broke, youâre probably not living in the safest area.
Do not move to another city just because you saw it on the internet and youâre clout chasing. Be smart about your choices.
I plan on moving out of the United States (after finishing my business here like collage and so on, so a few years), and London is where I would like to go to live the rest of my life. But when searching for a place to live like a flat, is it wise to make it known that my partner (same -sex) is my partner (not married) or better just to hide it a bit until we secure a place? What do you recommended?
I honestly don't think it matters at all. One thing I would say is if you live with your partner for 2 years in the same address you or your partner can get the partner visa so only 1 of you will need a sponsored job or whatever other visa you are using đ
Im moving to london in frw months. If you wanna be friends reply to me â€
Quick answer no
Getting around by car is so sad đą
The reality of cities with poor public transport sadly đ
No total waste of time unless you are rich.
Great place to visit not live. Many places to have a good career with more money in pocket.
London is not England ANYMORE im warning you now. I love London born and bred but its lost it's identity and Culture its fine for me as I am of Caribbean decent because of Colonization i use to be the minority not any more but knife Crime is real and don't think its the England of 80s 90s and 2000s. Most of the real Brits have left to Barbados or West Indies etc. Also its not a Christian country anymore which also breaks my heart. We use to believe in Jesus but now that other religion dominates so be Warned and check that Expectation
May Allah guide you brother