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Besides being 3958 miles (6370 km) apart, there are other very large differences between Chicago and London. The cost of living is another one of those differences. But surprisingly, according to crowd sourcing data website Numbeo, the average wage after tax in both places... Continue Reading

They might be separated by the Atlantic Ocean and a few thousand miles of land mass, but surprisingly London and Seattle have quite a few things in common. One of the first things is…rain! Both cities have rain, and even though London has a reputation for raining a lot – Seattle... Continue Reading

London and Berlin. Both cities in Europe, both with a rich history and heritage, but when it comes to the cost of living, they’re a million miles apart. London is renowned for being one of the most expensive places in the world to live, and when we compare it with Berlin, this... Continue Reading

London and Los Angeles are two very different cities – even if we speak the same language! Both cities are wonderful places to live and work, but each has a very different lifestyle – in fact, it’s a bit like comparing apples to oranges! However, there are some things that the... Continue Reading

Making the move to London is such an exciting time, but amongst all of the planning and aspirations for this new chapter in your life, it’s necessary to work out a few practicalities. A major one is: what on earth should you pack to take with you? This is not as easy a decision... Continue Reading

You’ve probably heard what an expensive city London is to be able to enjoy a decent standard of living in, and yes this is true – no-one is going to try and convince you that it’s cheap. And when it comes to comparing the standard and cost of living in London to other... Continue Reading

Well, you couldn’t come across a more hotly debated subject than whether London or Manchester is the better city to live in the UK. A few decades ago (heck, even a few years ago…) there was an easier distinction between the two cities, but today, well, the key differences are... Continue Reading

Work Out Your Budget According to the Money Advice Service, lenders assess what you can borrow based on your income. In general, you can borrow no more than 4.5 times your salary. So if you earn £40,000 per year, you may be able to borrow an amount up to £180,000. In addition,... Continue Reading

Well, you couldn’t get two cities that are more poles apart than London and Sydney. And if you’re moving to the UK capital from down under, then it’s not only the difference in weather that you’re going to have to get used to – because the prices are pretty different too. London,... Continue Reading

London’s a big old place, so choosing where to rent your home can often seem somewhat of a challenge at first – but thankfully, if you jot down a few personal priorities, it then becomes much easier to narrow down your perfect area. So with that in mind, here are, in our... Continue Reading