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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An Expat Discusses Living in Santiago, Chile

An expat who has lived in Santiago, Chile for 23 years talks about how the city has changed due to immigration and the fact that fewer people are religious.

An expat who has lived in Santiago, Chile for 23 years talks about how the city has changed due to immigration and the fact that fewer people are religious. ...

Expat Chile: The Best Places to Live in Chile

Expats in Chile enjoy the country's beaches, beautiful cities and lower cost of living. Santiago, La Serena, Vina del Mar and other destinations top their favorite places to live in Chile.

Expats in Chile enjoy the country's beaches, beautiful cities and lower cost of living. Santiago, La Serena, Vina del Mar and other destinations top their favorite places to live in Chile....

10 Tips for Living in Chile

Expats in Chile enjoy the stable economy, friendly people and relatively affordable cost-of-living. Many find becoming close friends with Chileans, who primarily socialize with family, a big challenge. But, the expat community in Chile is strong and offers a great support system for newcomers.

5 Important Tips about Healthcare for Expats in Chile

After considering their individual health, Expats moving to Chile should carefully consider the health care options where they'll live, and what else is available in the immediate vicinity.

After considering their individual health, Expats moving to Chile should carefully consider the health care options where they'll live, and what else is available in the immediate vicinity. ...

5 Expats Talk About Living in Chile

5 expats talk about what it's like living in Chile. Expats appreciate the focus on family in Chile, the strong work ethic and the slower pace of life.

5 expats talk about what it's like living in Chile. Expats appreciate the focus on family in Chile, the strong work ethic and the slower pace of life. ...