7. London, UK
London is one of my personal “must live” cities. It’s been a goal of mine to live there for at least a year, because the city is filled with so much history, theater, and just culture in general. However, the price of living there is enough to give me pause. Not too much pause, like I wouldn’t still do it, but enough that I’m seriously rethinking my budget when I do go there.
Compared to Hong Kong, rent actually isn’t that bad, especially when you consider that the UK to US conversion rate is 1.311 USD / GBP. Studio apartments in London are actually quite reasonable, as are the prices for internet connections and microwaves. However, little expenses are just on the pricey side, so while nothing is really unreasonable, the costs add up quickly, which is something to keep in mind if you’re like me and want to try living there one day.
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