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European startups

16 Best Cities to Live in for Under 2000 USD a Month

Explore affordable cities worldwide for high-quality living under 2000 USD per month.

Ranked cities based on cost of living, healthcare quality, and charm. [ more ]

Gamintraveler

European startups

16 Best Cities to Live in for Under 2000 USD a Month

Explore affordable cities worldwide for high-quality living under 2000 USD per month.

Ranked cities based on cost of living, healthcare quality, and charm. [ more ]

Business Insider

Germany news

A Gen Xer quit a $110,000 salary job in DC for one in Germany that pays less than half. He says he's more financially stable and happier now.

Kobi Smith moved from the US to Germany for a cheaper and happier life, opting for a lower salary after a divorce. [ more ]

Fortune

Startup companies

How this American couple moved to Costa Rica to buy a home

Anna Sosdian and Zachary Gerth left the U.S. for Costa Rica to escape high living costs and pursue a fulfilling life abroad. [ more ]

Business Insider

10 hours ago

New York City

A Texas baby boomer who retired at 60 and moved to Mexico says housing, food, and a good life are cheaper, but gas is more expensive

Many Americans, like Geary Bartmess, retire in Mexico seeking affordability and lifestyle changes. [ more ]

Business Insider

1 day ago

Privacy professionals

A millennial couple who moved to South Korea says $400 a month for full-time childcare is a huge perk

Childcare costs in South Korea are significantly lower than in the US, making it more affordable for expat families.

The couple found a full-time daycare for their child at just over $400 a month. [ more ]

Gamintraveler

European startups

16 Best Cities to Live in for Under 2000 USD a Month

Explore affordable cities worldwide for high-quality living under 2000 USD per month.

Ranked cities based on cost of living, healthcare quality, and charm. [ more ]

Gamintraveler

European startups

16 Best Cities to Live in for Under 2000 USD a Month

Explore affordable cities worldwide for high-quality living under 2000 USD per month.

Ranked cities based on cost of living, healthcare quality, and charm. [ more ]

Business Insider

Germany news

A Gen Xer quit a $110,000 salary job in DC for one in Germany that pays less than half. He says he's more financially stable and happier now.

Kobi Smith moved from the US to Germany for a cheaper and happier life, opting for a lower salary after a divorce. [ more ]

Fortune

Startup companies

How this American couple moved to Costa Rica to buy a home

Anna Sosdian and Zachary Gerth left the U.S. for Costa Rica to escape high living costs and pursue a fulfilling life abroad. [ more ]

morecost-of-living

www.independent.co.uk

6 days ago

France politics

I'm an expat living in France - this is everything Emily in Paris' gets wrong

Emily in Paris presents a glamorized view of expatriate life, often distorting the real experiences of living in France. [ more ]

#relocation

Business Insider

NYC real estate

I moved from Dubai to the US as a British expat. It's been tough to adjust to credit scores, groceries, and guns the American way.

Moving from Dubai to NYC was driven by a quest for stability amid career changes. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Want to Move Abroad? Here Are Five Ways to Do It.

Moving abroad is challenging and often requires extensive planning and understanding of immigration rules. [ more ]

Business Insider

European startups

I moved from the US to Germany and the UK. I love Europe, but it's not the utopia Americans think it is.

Helene Sula's travel blog enabled her and her husband to relocate to Heidelberg, Germany, and pursue their passion for travel.

Their decision to move was based on extensive research and previous travel experiences. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

I moved from Dallas to Dubai with my husband and 3 kids. It's surprisingly similar to the US.

Katie Miller's family found adjusting to life in Dubai easier due to its cultural similarities and amenities that remind them of home. [ more ]

HiP Paris Blog

Writing

Single in the City: Moving to Paris Tout Seul

Moving to Paris for work rather than love.

Expat life in Paris challenging but rewarding. [ more ]

Business Insider

NYC real estate

I moved from Dubai to the US as a British expat. It's been tough to adjust to credit scores, groceries, and guns the American way.

Moving from Dubai to NYC was driven by a quest for stability amid career changes. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Want to Move Abroad? Here Are Five Ways to Do It.

Moving abroad is challenging and often requires extensive planning and understanding of immigration rules. [ more ]

Business Insider

European startups

I moved from the US to Germany and the UK. I love Europe, but it's not the utopia Americans think it is.

Helene Sula's travel blog enabled her and her husband to relocate to Heidelberg, Germany, and pursue their passion for travel.

Their decision to move was based on extensive research and previous travel experiences. [ more ]

Business Insider

Digital life

I moved from Dallas to Dubai with my husband and 3 kids. It's surprisingly similar to the US.

Katie Miller's family found adjusting to life in Dubai easier due to its cultural similarities and amenities that remind them of home. [ more ]

HiP Paris Blog

Writing

Single in the City: Moving to Paris Tout Seul

Moving to Paris for work rather than love.

Expat life in Paris challenging but rewarding. [ more ]

morerelocation

Business Insider

New York City

They moved abroad for work, then started looking for love. Here are their 5 best pieces of dating advice.

Dating abroad can lead to valuable friendships and exploration of local culture. [ more ]

Business Insider

NYC real estate

He moved from Vancouver to Japan to teach English. 20 years later, he's built a life there - and a family home in the countryside.

Jordan moved from Vancouver to Japan over 20 years ago to teach English and eventually settled down after building a new home for his family. [ more ]

#retirement

Business Insider

New York City

A baby boomer veteran retired in Germany before relocating to South Korea. He says the healthcare is affordable and he can travel easily.

Danny Keay enjoys a comfortable retirement in South Korea, benefiting from affordable healthcare and financial independence through military pensions and investments. [ more ]

Business Insider

Privacy professionals

A Texas boomer couple who retired to an expat hot spot in Ecuador explains how it helps them save money

Ecuador offers retirees like Karl and Brenda an affordable, stress-free lifestyle with better healthcare and growing ex-pat communities. [ more ]

Business Insider

New York City

A baby boomer veteran retired in Germany before relocating to South Korea. He says the healthcare is affordable and he can travel easily.

Danny Keay enjoys a comfortable retirement in South Korea, benefiting from affordable healthcare and financial independence through military pensions and investments. [ more ]

Business Insider

Privacy professionals

A Texas boomer couple who retired to an expat hot spot in Ecuador explains how it helps them save money

Ecuador offers retirees like Karl and Brenda an affordable, stress-free lifestyle with better healthcare and growing ex-pat communities. [ more ]

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#cultural-differences

Business Insider

3 weeks ago

NYC food

I recently moved from Italy to Colorado, and the culture shock has been wild

The move from Italy to Colorado introduced significant cultural shocks, particularly in portion sizes, pace of life, and the work culture. [ more ]

TODAY.com

Parenting

American mom living abroad says Europeans have it right.

European parenting style praised by American expat living in Singapore

Flexibility in parenting approach highlighted by the expat mom [ more ]

HiP Paris Blog

2 months ago

Writing

Five Habits I Adopted After Living in Paris

Expat reflects on Parisian habits and nostalgia. [ more ]

Business Insider

3 weeks ago

NYC food

I recently moved from Italy to Colorado, and the culture shock has been wild

The move from Italy to Colorado introduced significant cultural shocks, particularly in portion sizes, pace of life, and the work culture. [ more ]

TODAY.com