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Is life in the United Kingdom easy?

Life is a lot simpler in the UK. For starters, dealing with bureaucracy related to taxes, banking, health care, etc. is rather easy. But more crucially, food and clothing are frequently less expensive.

By codehPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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even though the minimum salary is currently around 7 times higher and the current GBP/BGN exchange rate is 2.19. In comparison to other countries, the UK makes it more simple for consumers to make educated decisions.

Students can live from up to 55% of the annual minimum wage in Britain, but I can promise you that even in such "tough" conditions, you can live better than the majority of people in the world if you know the fundamentals of good money management.

In addition, a large number of immigrants to the UK live on the minimum wage, frequently in better circumstances than the native population, and still manage to send huge sums of money back home (over the past ten years, Bulgarian migrants have sent $16 billion to their relatives; this amounts to about 2% of GDP annually). To put it simply, it takes more work to be truly impoverished in our nation.

Living in the UK is simpler because salaries are higher and even when you're unemployed, you can still pay for a room or bedsit, food, and the essential costs like water, electricity, and gas, as well as your TV license.

Why do you want to reside in the UK?

Why would somebody choose to reside in the United Kingdom? Well, when we contrast the UK with other industrialized nations. Putting aside the real standard of life and focusing solely on the people, history, unarmed police, our military, and our NHS Why someone would not want to live in the UK is beyond my comprehension. Let's examine further details.

  • It's a secure location.
  • Most healthcare provided by the NHS is "free."
  • The government has been one of the best locations in the world to help disability, and the advantages offered here have really aided.
  • Food is far less expensive than in most other countries.
  • Pay is reasonable here. Most of the wealthiest people here have no trouble paying taxes like regular people.
  • Genuinely friendlier and more accepting of other cultures are people.
  • All the many civilizations harmoniously coexist and tolerate one another.
  • The level of education is significantly higher than in the USA, and universities are significantly cheaper and offer a better education overall.
  • Six weeks of vacation as opposed to two weeks in the USA.
  • The UK has the most inter-racial marriages compared to the rest of the world.
  • close closeness to a number of nations

What part of living in the UK is the best?

The accessibility to the rest of Europe: After seeing many major US cities and tourist hotspots, I find myself wondering how Americans don't get tired of always traveling to other American or Canadian areas for vacation. Every time you go on vacation, if you live in the UK, you can experience an entirely different culture, and getting there is probably less expensive than traveling between various US states.

The banter: Yes, Americans are beautiful and witty, but their banter isn't comparable to that of the British. This includes the humor on UK TV programs, which always makes me long for the UK when I watch them.

The progressiveness -This includes free healthcare provided by the NHS, free tuition in Scotland and the rest of the UK, which is still significantly less expensive than tuition in many other nations, recycling, and concern for climate change. Overall, the UK has general laws and practices that are morally correct.

Non-extreme weather: Here, it doesn't get warm until about mid-April, but the five other months of the year are worth it for the hot summers.

British people are very nice: Even if some people are rude, but no more than other places.

You're never far from a beautiful stretch of coastline: Can you picture living in the heart of America without being able to see a beach? Even while the weather isn't really ideal for beaches, we do have them. Amazing landscapes can be found nearby without traveling far.

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  • Carol Townend2 years ago

    I was born and still live in the UK. I can tell you that accessing help for disabled people is a real struggle unless you have the money. I am a carer and my husband has waited almost 2 years to get the help. Housing is not easy for those who can no longer work or those struggling, not even for students.

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