Moving & Relo

From the look-see trip to the first day your family calls your new place home, moving abroad can be an exciting and stressful time. Share your experiences (the good AND bad) with those preparing to follow in your footsteps.

As a way of helping expats research life abroad, Expat Exchange uses advice shared in our Expat Report Series to create articles that aggregate information about specific topics relevant to international relocation. We never include private information when we do this. Even though we NEVER sell, rent, or share our members private information, please consider carefully what private or personal information you share with others in our Expat Reports. Read more

Which country are you reporting about?

If you live in the US, which state do you live in?

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Which country are you a citizen of?

Name three things that you wish you had brought and three you wish you had left at home.

How did you choose your neighborhood and find your home or apartment?

What type of housing do you live in? Is this typical for most expats in your area?

Are your housing costs higher or lower than they were in your home country? What is the average cost of housing there?

What advice would you give someone preparing to move to your area about the actual move, choosing a neighborhood and finding a home?

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10 Expats Talk about What It's Like Moving to the UK

Expats talk about what it was like moving to the UK. Topics covered include meeting people, NHS, culture shock and more.

Expats talk about what it was like moving to the UK. Topics covered include meeting people, NHS, culture shock and more....

London Information for Expats: Introduction

If you are now, or will be, an expat living in London, you have come to the right place. We have pulled together enough information so that, at the very least, you won't feel like you are flying blind after moving overseas.

Moving to London: Expat Package Negotiation

Advice for expats in London about expat package negotiation and cost of living in London.

Advice for expats in London about expat package negotiation and cost of living in London....

London: Key Topics

An overview of key topics for expats in London. Covers visas, schools, housing, cost of living in London and more.

An overview of key topics for expats in London. Covers visas, schools, housing, cost of living in London and more....

An Expat Talks about Moving to Sheffield, UK

An expat in discusses renting a home in Sheffield, England. The red tape involved in finding a rental can be challenging (i.e. a 3 year history of utility bills) coupled with the high cost of housing.