What is the average cost of housing in UK?

If you are thinking about moving to UK, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...

"Housing costs are much higher here if you take exchange rates into affect. In US dollars a 600 square foot apartment in our home country would cost $500 while our flat here in US dollars is $1300US. To purchase a 1600 Sq foot new home in our home city would cost $125,000US while a home here for the same size would cost $365,000US. Incredibly discouraging," wrote a member who made the move to Abingdon, UK.

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"The average cost of housing in England is generally high, with house prices in London and the South East the most expensive in the country. In the rest of the country, house prices are generally more affordable, but still far beyond the means of many people," explained one expat living in UK.

What is the average cost of housing in UK?

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.