Lived abroad for 5 years and came back earlier this year to care or my 92 year old mother.I cant believe how miserable the UK looks,empty shops, some boarded up, endless charity shops, barbers of which there are 8 in my small home town alone.The roads are full of pot holes, congested roads busy with constant heavy traffic, sky high rents, eye watering electricity and travel prices and don't get me started on the violent crime .The UK is done unless there is a sea change which I cant see happening anytime soon due to weak, useless politicians.
Greetings from Florida. Please don't mistake an evil plan for destruction of an entire country as weak and useless. It makes entirely more sense that it's done on purpose. Look at most of Europe. Sweden, Finland etc.
My entire family left the UK. We miss the UK as it was, not as it is now. Overrun with legal and illegal immigrarion. Useless corrupt politicians. Funding illegal immigrants in hotels while UK vetrans are homeless on the streets. Rampant crime, a toxic woke authoratarian UK Police force arresting people for non crime face book posts while ignoring robberies, violent crime etc. Sky high rents, shit housing quality. A lost culture in chaos.Britain is a cultural and economic basket case.
@@New_Zealand_ Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Out of curiosity, how does New Zealand compare? Do you find similar challenges there, or does it feel like a big step up in terms of quality of life?
@@New_Zealand_ 🤣🤣🤣 How do you feel about immigration into New Zealand, as an immigrant yourself? I'm a first generation Frenchman (immigrant from the UK 😱). 🇨🇵🇪🇺
I’m an Australian. Lived there in 2034-2024. End of 2023 there was a recession, the job market was poor with low wages (especially outside London), high rents for poorly maintained property and the weather was extremely bad. Most people I spoke to weren’t optimistic about economic growth even with a new government coming. Some of the customer service was the worst I had anywhere. Given the economic circumstances I don’t blame people for not having the best work ethic. Public services were run down and public transport was ridiculously expensive especially outside London. It felt like the government was too London-centric to care about anything outside of London. I came back to Australia and noticed an improvement in people’s morale straight away. Things aren’t perfect here but it’s a better economy and lighter mood. Especially in our much longer summer.
I had a similar situation in reverse. I moved to Oz in 2012 on a Working Holiday Visa and had planned to live the dream in Sydney, surfing after work etc and when I arrived there was no work in the city due to the recession so I took a FIFO job in the oil fields.i didn't last much past 6 months, I may well still be in Oz now had economical circumstances been different. Agree with you about the long summers, makes a huge difference. 😎
I am Dutch, from the Netherlands, and have lived in many countries, Australia, US, France, Ecuador, Chile, did extended projects in countries like Indonesia, Bolivia, and now live in Spain since 15 years. Sounds like a balanced assessment to me, even though I never lived, but travelled, throughout the UK.
I sold my house last year and moved to Spain. I am loving it. I wish I done it sooner. I bought a large bit of land with a 2 bedroom house on it. £60,000. You will never find a property like it in the UK for less than £400,000.
@@HeyRixan I would definitely recommend. I live down south near Seville. Very chilled way of living compared to southeast of England where I come from. Very laid back. Lots of pretty women who are very friendly.
@@horyzengaming3935 I agree property abroad is very affordable.Finding work can be a problem though, depends if you need to work.I bought a house in Italy in a cheap region.Most people here are British expats.I always find the house prices in the UK insane,cost of living is high also.I travel to Italy and back to UK on regular basis,been doing that for 12 years!
That's good to know. I have business in the UK and can work remote but there are times when I'll need to go back to the UK for business purposes. I hate the idea of having a 30 year mortgage for the "privilege" of owning a property in the UK and so my conclusion is that Europe is the way to go and if I need to fly back so be it.
I am an American. My daughter and grandkids live an hour north of London. So, I have spent quite a bit of time there. I will be back in February. Over the years I have noticed an increase in people sleeping rough. But we have the same issue here. I adore the people. Always make new friends. The pubs are a real treat. And the absolute best fish and chips I have ever had was at Wells Next-The-Sea. I have found Wetherspoons to have decent quality food for a good price. But they quit offing my favorite, the prawns! And you are right, it is a beautiful country. Cheers!
I spent my entire working life living abroad, having retired I regret doing it in the UK, but that is where your family are so you just accept it. Every dog, and country, has it's day you just need to be lucky, my problem with the UK is overcrowding, and it's getting worse.
Thanks for your insights David. Yes I read a stat the other day that there have been 2.5m new immigrants in the last 2 years, it's going to cripple the economy at this rate.
@@HeyRixan Already has, because what they don't tell you about are the high percentages living off the state. They've never paid taxes, some unlikely to ever work but their benefits are the same as those who have. A ridiculous state of affairs, but that is how it is.
UK is really underrated by media. I think it's doing better than most youtubers say economically. Certainly weather is a major counterpart but except from that, i think it's a fine country to live in if you are from a middle income class and you are not bothered by the weather.
@@nalgerian31 yeah it is a fine country I will give you that. For me the only two major drawbacks are the cost of property and the weather. I feel for the younger generation trying to make it in the world.
I'm 52 and have lived in the UK my whole life and I do find it a depressing place at the moment. The cost of living is a big negative, taxes are too high and I find it overcrowded. I'm an only child with two elderly parents to care for but if it weren't for them, I'd consider living elsewhere. The problem is finding somewhere that is better. The US is a great place to for a holiday but I wouldn't want to live there and I've heard negative views on other Commonwealth countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Across the Channel, both France and Germany are both struggling with weak economies and political instability.
Yes I agree with you Geoff, I think politically a lot of the "western world" countries have the same issues. The tax situation is a joke over here and it's only going to get worse I fear.
New Zealand is where we all moved. We had issues with a woke toxic Jacinda Ardern Government but the peopke revolted and threw her and her neomarxist cronies out. New Zealand is far better that the UK. We are almost like what the UK used to be.
Rental is underestimate by quite a bit for most of the more expensive southern cities (Bristol, Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge etc.) lowest 1 be apartment I've seen is over a grand, with council tax and bills you're usually looking at another 300-400 on top. So minimum in these places is ~1.4k at best if you want your own actual space.
As an American who dearly loves the UK and the many trips I've taken to all the Emerald Isles it breaks my heart to see the British give up their culture in the name of political correctness to the dark religious forces from the Middle East. As another Englishman, Thomas Pain, once wrote in my country; "These are the times that try men's souls, and so they are. Take back Britain for the British. You have nothing to lose that you're not losing and a beautiful nation and culture to win and save...Cheers.
Otherwise very valid points but I just can't understand the British moaning about the climate. Try winters in Finland or Canada. If I had to choose between having a grey day with temperature of +5C or the sun shining and the temperature of -30C I'll take the grey day any time. Britain also doesn't have earthquakes, floods, droughts etc
@@Suursuo You make a fair point here. I mean there's not much point in going outside to catch some rays if it's minus 30 not to mention the practical implications if you need to travel for example.... To be British is to be obsessed with the weather 😊
Im 29, have done some traveling in my time (asia/usa/uae) and I generally think the UK is going downhill. I dont think ill ever be able to afford a home here. I would ideally like to live the same lifestyle as you mentioned in the video, a good bit of land in the wilderness where i can build and manage my own property. This seems almost unfeasible at this point. Im stuck in living in a city (which i dont love, as im an introvert) as living in the countryside would be too expensive/ not many people are renting out countryside 1 bed houses, i have looked on spareroom (currently using that for accommodation) but i would ideally like to own my own house one day. Ive also found the job market is getting impossible to navigate. I have a degree but struggling finding any meaningful work. I am hopeful that something will happen in the uk but fear it might need to be some sort of civil war to actually get stuff in motion. I hope it doesn't come to that.
@@Bittrip-e8f merry Xmas dude. Yes it sounds like we have a lot of similarities in terms of long term plans. For me I like Spain as an option because if I need to come back for stints of work it's fairly easy and cost effective to get back.
If you want to see potholes - come to Oxfordshire. The A34 has been recently patched but was really bad. £600 damage to my suspension. London has been cheapened by tagging. You have areas where terraced houses sell for over £1 million and street furniture like newly installed charging points are covered in graffiti. You don't feel safe going out in the evening - too much knife crime and phone/watch theft. Too expensive to drive into London - ULEZ and Congestion charges.
@@chapsnaps1 agreed the graffiti really gets me. There's no deterrent though, we like to be a nanny State on many fronts but when it comes down to punishments for crimes our justice system is weak. Sorry to hear about the damage I suspected there would be people such as yourself.
I’m Turkish and moved to Finland after living in the UK for four years (in a few cities other than London). I also lived in the US and Belgium for a few months and have traveled to many countries. Of course, each country has its ups and downs. Comparing the UK to other well-developed countries, I’d say it’s relatively poorer, there are more homeless people, and city centers often smell like urine and weed, which doesn’t make you feel very safe. Plus, white-collar workers seem to be just scraping by; it’s almost impossible to buy a decent house unless you’re a doctor or software engineer. Rents are at an unacceptable level. People are just making Baby Boomers richer. Interestingly, the NHS isn’t great, but many British people don’t accept that, as they tend to compare it only with the American system. Sure, it might be better than in the US, but what about the rest of the world? They also feel secure because they compare themselves to US gun crime, but what about knife crime in the UK? I believe it’s one of the highest in Europe. Personally, there were many times I felt safer in Turkey than in the UK. On the positive side, people in the UK are friendlier compared to those in other parts of Western Europe, and food prices are reasonable for good quality. (The only place I’ve found with better quality is Finland.) However, restaurant prices in the UK are quite high while the food can be mediocre-you can easily spend 20-30 pounds and just feel “meh.” It’s the opposite in some other countries.
I actually did talk about it but I cut it out in the edit as I didn't know much on the data. I have since done some more research and I will talk about it in my next video. Cheers.
@@andrewrobinson2565 ah ok I didn't realise that was on the agenda. I imagine driverless trains could be implemented in the next few years, on paper that would reduce costs and improve reliability. I also noticed in Manchester stations they have lots of staff on the ground manually checking tickets using their mobile phone....surely a turn style with a ticket reader should be sorting that......seems there's inefficiencies all over the place.
I am from Greece .As you probably are aware Greece has a lot of tourists , especially in Summer time . I agree with all the points you make about accommodation,transport and weather in UK .However UK is still a better place to live in compare with Greece . I only yesterday spoke with somebody in Facebook , who returned to Greece on 2022 and now he is back here , two years latter and he told me that moving back to Greece was "the biggest mistake he made on his entire life" . I agree that is very important to appreciate what we have and not see only the negative side .
That's for your comment and the reminder that we really need to appreciate that we are more fortunate than we realise. If you are a median wage earner in the UK you have a better standard of living than 90 percent of the world's population.
I am a trader, and I have made it. Moreover, it paid for my daughter's university and other costs. In addition, I am relocating to France, and I will teach TEFL with my English degree and TEFL cert. On the topic, the system works for me. It is just 10 years of the grind.
@@HeyRixan I like cafe culture, and the women are my type. Moreover, I will relocate to a city because its citizens should fit me better. I have it all planned, but I keep everything secret until I have completed the task. The start comes in January. Regards, Ian
I find there are positives like work availability, supermarket choice of foods.Negatives are house prices,high cost of living,too many speed cameras in general.Roads and public transport are not as good as in Europe.Public transport is too expensive.Weather is not consistent enough for summer compared with Europe.Banking is free in UK.Car and motorcycle tend to be cheaper in UK.I have lived in Italy for 12 years for long periods.I always compared things.
@@GiovanniMazzeo-r1n agree with you. The speed cameras give me anxiety I got a 600 pound fine for doing 36 in 30. I see them popping off all the time, it never used to be like that.
Appreciate what you're saying, maybe the way I said it came across as I didn't want to work but i meant it more that many people can work remote now and if you can find a country that has a lower cost of living and better weather and you can work online then that could offer a better work life balance. Maybe it means retiring earlier for some or working less hours for others.
Appreciate what you're saying. From the list I mentioned in my video I'd only consider India as 'third world'. But appreciate that's subjective. Where do you reside these days?
Yeah it seems the cost of goods and services relative to income is getting worse. It's going to be interesting to see how things play out over the next few years. I'm not hopeful.
I am a former asylum seeker, who moved to London in 1998. From my own experience, in the last 25 years the living standards in London have imporved. There were so many deprived areas back in 1998, in comparison to 2024. Before I get judged for being a former 'asylum sekker'. just to let people know I never claimed benefits. Got my LLM degree and work at a university .
@@ealing26 Thanks for sharing your story. Its interesting to hear a perspective that spans such a significant period of change & hear your take on how London has evolved. I appreciate you adding this insight to the discussion.
I'm also tired of the constant videos from British RUclipsrs portraying the UK as if it's become a third-world country. While the UK is far from perfect and certainly has its share of challenges, it’s nowhere near as bad as some people make it out to be. I’ve traveled extensively around the world, and in comparison to many countries, Britain excels in numerous areas. For starters, as you mentioned its a very clean country overall(maybe not Japan/Singapore clean but still better than most places), and despite some negative narratives, it’s relatively safe. Britain is a world-class destination for arts and culture, attracting top-tier bands, plays, operas, and other performances. Our sports scene is also exceptional, with outstanding teams and events throughout the country. On top of that, we have beautiful and accessible natural spaces that offer a refreshing escape. Of course, there are downsides. The weather, particularly the long, dark, and grey winters, can feel relentless and drag your mood down. Living costs are high, and the rise of modern technology-like Amazon and Netflix-has contributed to the decline of the high street in many towns, which has, sadly, taken away much of the soul from smaller communities.
Yes I feel like the RUclipsrs will just bombard us with the negative to make the video go viral. I wholeheartedly agree with you about arts, culture and sports!
Surprisingly also for food no. 6 globally for Michelin restaurants with many being modern British. And London no. 1 for universities globally uk no. 2. Innovation rankings still top 5 globally.
@@leedsalex I agree the UK is not a third world country but it has a high cost of living,lack of investment in services,it does look run down in many places.Wages are not good compared to the cost of living.
The friendliness thing always gets me.. you say ppl are more friendly in Thailand or India - those are poor countries where the less well off are after your money. IN the US its because they want you to tip them because they are paid badly. it's all fake its not genuine and warm
That's an interesting perspective, there is probably something in what you say. But by the same token some countries just have a happier and more friendly disposition and many of the poorer countries I have been to aren't particularly "friendly" even when dealing with service staff.
No, it’s a cultural difference. People are friendlier in these countries even when they don’t want tips or expect money out of you. Some nations are just cold, unfriendly ice people.
As an 🇺🇸 who grew up in 🇺🇸 and 🇰🇪 but has lived in 🇬🇧 for 13years now. 1 If you’re rich anywhere in the world is great! but your money will go further in America or developing countries. If you’re a skilled professional lawyer banker doctor etc, UK wages are horrific compared to USA, Singapore Switzerland, Dubai etc. 2 Never say you want American healthcare 😂😂 Just google Luigi Mangione and you’ll see why our broken NHS is still better than US healthcare. 3 UK nature is great and I love the Highlands and being close to the sea anywhere in Britain but there is no true wilderness in the UK, there are no “real National Parks”. Understandable because it’s a small densely populated island but I am not wowed by nature here like I am in Africa Asia or America.
Thanks for your reply. I hear you on number 2, the grass isn't always greener I guess. On the aspect of nature I would agree we definitely lack the wow factor of the US national parks and any "jaw dropping" scenes but I've come to appreciate we have it pretty decent non the less.
This is silly. You are comparing the cost of living in other countries but with a UK income. Can you live in India on an Indian salary? Online digital incomes are very unreliable. You can have a few good years and then they can suddenly vanish due to changes in how the internet works.
I'm saying from the perspective of a British citizen and I imagine that the video target audience is British citizens. I feel like the world is changing even more so with AI and automation so online income will become more and more prevalent so it will become more viable rather than less. I appreciate the comparison with India as being unrelatable though as most people including Indians thought it was weird that I wanted to live there. Cheers
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Lived abroad for 5 years and came back earlier this year to care or my 92 year old mother.I cant believe how miserable the UK looks,empty shops, some boarded up, endless charity shops, barbers of which there are 8 in my small home town alone.The roads are full of pot holes, congested roads busy with constant heavy traffic, sky high rents, eye watering electricity and travel prices and don't get me started on the violent crime .The UK is done unless there is a sea change which I cant see happening anytime soon due to weak, useless politicians.
I hear you, it's been a real s**t show these past few years especially. I'd like to see Nigel Farage at the helm.
I agree with all of that
Greetings from Florida.
Please don't mistake an evil plan for destruction of an entire country as weak and useless. It makes entirely more sense that it's done on purpose. Look at most of Europe. Sweden, Finland etc.
My entire family left the UK. We miss the UK as it was, not as it is now. Overrun with legal and illegal immigrarion. Useless corrupt politicians. Funding illegal immigrants in hotels while UK vetrans are homeless on the streets. Rampant crime, a toxic woke authoratarian UK Police force arresting people for non crime face book posts while ignoring robberies, violent crime etc. Sky high rents, shit housing quality. A lost culture in chaos.Britain is a cultural and economic basket case.
@@New_Zealand_ Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Out of curiosity, how does New Zealand compare? Do you find similar challenges there, or does it feel like a big step up in terms of quality of life?
Stop reading the Daily Express
@Jimmyjamesgannon stop reading any British newspaper would be best for your sanity
@@New_Zealand_ 🤣🤣🤣 How do you feel about immigration into New Zealand, as an immigrant yourself?
I'm a first generation Frenchman (immigrant from the UK 😱). 🇨🇵🇪🇺
I’m an Australian. Lived there in 2034-2024. End of 2023 there was a recession, the job market was poor with low wages (especially outside London), high rents for poorly maintained property and the weather was extremely bad. Most people I spoke to weren’t optimistic about economic growth even with a new government coming. Some of the customer service was the worst I had anywhere. Given the economic circumstances I don’t blame people for not having the best work ethic. Public services were run down and public transport was ridiculously expensive especially outside London. It felt like the government was too London-centric to care about anything outside of London. I came back to Australia and noticed an improvement in people’s morale straight away. Things aren’t perfect here but it’s a better economy and lighter mood. Especially in our much longer summer.
I had a similar situation in reverse. I moved to Oz in 2012 on a Working Holiday Visa and had planned to live the dream in Sydney, surfing after work etc and when I arrived there was no work in the city due to the recession so I took a FIFO job in the oil fields.i didn't last much past 6 months, I may well still be in Oz now had economical circumstances been different. Agree with you about the long summers, makes a huge difference. 😎
I am Dutch, from the Netherlands, and have lived in many countries, Australia, US, France, Ecuador, Chile, did extended projects in countries like Indonesia, Bolivia, and now live in Spain since 15 years. Sounds like a balanced assessment to me, even though I never lived, but travelled, throughout the UK.
Cool, Spain is looking like a very good option for me to live.
I left the UK because of Thatcher in 1989. Destination south of France 🇫🇷🇪🇺.
@@andrewrobinson2565 nice, I was in the south of France a couple months back. Lovely part of the world.
@HeyRixan +1 It's okay. Same as anywhere in the world. You make the best out of what there is.
I sold my house last year and moved to Spain. I am loving it. I wish I done it sooner. I bought a large bit of land with a 2 bedroom house on it. £60,000. You will never find a property like it in the UK for less than £400,000.
@@horyzengaming3935 that's cool. What you have done is exactly what I plan to do at this moment in time. What region of Spain did you move too?
@@HeyRixan I would definitely recommend. I live down south near Seville. Very chilled way of living compared to southeast of England where I come from. Very laid back. Lots of pretty women who are very friendly.
@@horyzengaming3935 music to my ears mate 👌
@@horyzengaming3935 I agree property abroad is very affordable.Finding work can be a problem though, depends if you need to work.I bought a house in Italy in a cheap region.Most people here are British expats.I always find the house prices in the UK insane,cost of living is high also.I travel to Italy and back to UK on regular basis,been doing that for 12 years!
That's good to know. I have business in the UK and can work remote but there are times when I'll need to go back to the UK for business purposes. I hate the idea of having a 30 year mortgage for the "privilege" of owning a property in the UK and so my conclusion is that Europe is the way to go and if I need to fly back so be it.
I am an American. My daughter and grandkids live an hour north of London. So, I have spent quite a bit of time there. I will be back in February. Over the years I have noticed an increase in people sleeping rough. But we have the same issue here. I adore the people. Always make new friends. The pubs are a real treat. And the absolute best fish and chips I have ever had was at Wells Next-The-Sea. I have found Wetherspoons to have decent quality food for a good price. But they quit offing my favorite, the prawns! And you are right, it is a beautiful country. Cheers!
Thanks for your thoughts on the UK It's always nice to hear a positive perspective from folks on the other side of the pond.
I spent my entire working life living abroad, having retired I regret doing it in the UK, but that is where your family are so you just accept it. Every dog, and country, has it's day you just need to be lucky, my problem with the UK is overcrowding, and it's getting worse.
Thanks for your insights David. Yes I read a stat the other day that there have been 2.5m new immigrants in the last 2 years, it's going to cripple the economy at this rate.
@@HeyRixan Already has, because what they don't tell you about are the high percentages living off the state. They've never paid taxes, some unlikely to ever work but their benefits are the same as those who have. A ridiculous state of affairs, but that is how it is.
I know it beggars belief how poorly the country has been run to let it get like this.
@@HeyRixan You enjoy your travels son as the world appears to be getting ever more dangerous?
That's the plan David. I normally have to keep moving, it's in the blood.
I watch the planes criss crossing and spraying every day that there is a rare occasion of cloud break
UK is really underrated by media. I think it's doing better than most youtubers say economically. Certainly weather is a major counterpart but except from that, i think it's a fine country to live in if you are from a middle income class and you are not bothered by the weather.
@@nalgerian31 yeah it is a fine country I will give you that. For me the only two major drawbacks are the cost of property and the weather. I feel for the younger generation trying to make it in the world.
What about lower income?
@@Bittrip-e8f they struggle economically tbh. Especially with prices going up. I hope the situation will improve soon.
@Bittrip-e8f much more difficult! I have a new video coming out in a few days about the cost of living. I discuss low and middle income.
I'm 52 and have lived in the UK my whole life and I do find it a depressing place at the moment. The cost of living is a big negative, taxes are too high and I find it overcrowded. I'm an only child with two elderly parents to care for but if it weren't for them, I'd consider living elsewhere. The problem is finding somewhere that is better. The US is a great place to for a holiday but I wouldn't want to live there and I've heard negative views on other Commonwealth countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Across the Channel, both France and Germany are both struggling with weak economies and political instability.
Yes I agree with you Geoff, I think politically a lot of the "western world" countries have the same issues. The tax situation is a joke over here and it's only going to get worse I fear.
New Zealand is where we all moved. We had issues with a woke toxic Jacinda Ardern Government but the peopke revolted and threw her and her neomarxist cronies out. New Zealand is far better that the UK. We are almost like what the UK used to be.
Rental is underestimate by quite a bit for most of the more expensive southern cities (Bristol, Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge etc.) lowest 1 be apartment I've seen is over a grand, with council tax and bills you're usually looking at another 300-400 on top.
So minimum in these places is ~1.4k at best if you want your own actual space.
As an American who dearly loves the UK and the many trips I've taken to all the Emerald Isles it breaks my heart to see the British give up their culture in the name of political correctness to the dark religious forces from the Middle East. As another Englishman, Thomas Pain, once wrote in my country; "These are the times that try men's souls, and so they are. Take back Britain for the British. You have nothing to lose that you're not losing and a beautiful nation and culture to win and save...Cheers.
For anyone who was around in the mid to late 70's, sounds like I've seen this before.
Could you elaborate? Is this in relation to the economy?
Otherwise very valid points but I just can't understand the British moaning about the climate. Try winters in Finland or Canada. If I had to choose between having a grey day with temperature of +5C or the sun shining and the temperature of -30C I'll take the grey day any time.
Britain also doesn't have earthquakes, floods, droughts etc
@@Suursuo You make a fair point here. I mean there's not much point in going outside to catch some rays if it's minus 30 not to mention the practical implications if you need to travel for example.... To be British is to be obsessed with the weather 😊
Are you serious? It floods every year in the U.K.
With snow you can ski and it's brighter outside
Im 29, have done some traveling in my time (asia/usa/uae) and I generally think the UK is going downhill.
I dont think ill ever be able to afford a home here. I would ideally like to live the same lifestyle as you mentioned in the video, a good bit of land in the wilderness where i can build and manage my own property. This seems almost unfeasible at this point. Im stuck in living in a city (which i dont love, as im an introvert) as living in the countryside would be too expensive/ not many people are renting out countryside 1 bed houses, i have looked on spareroom (currently using that for accommodation) but i would ideally like to own my own house one day.
Ive also found the job market is getting impossible to navigate. I have a degree but struggling finding any meaningful work. I am hopeful that something will happen in the uk but fear it might need to be some sort of civil war to actually get stuff in motion. I hope it doesn't come to that.
Also merry Christmas
@@Bittrip-e8f merry Xmas dude. Yes it sounds like we have a lot of similarities in terms of long term plans. For me I like Spain as an option because if I need to come back for stints of work it's fairly easy and cost effective to get back.
If you want to see potholes - come to Oxfordshire. The A34 has been recently patched but was really bad.
£600 damage to my suspension.
London has been cheapened by tagging. You have areas where terraced houses sell for over £1 million and street furniture like newly installed charging points are covered in graffiti.
You don't feel safe going out in the evening - too much knife crime and phone/watch theft.
Too expensive to drive into London - ULEZ and Congestion charges.
@@chapsnaps1 agreed the graffiti really gets me. There's no deterrent though, we like to be a nanny State on many fronts but when it comes down to punishments for crimes our justice system is weak. Sorry to hear about the damage I suspected there would be people such as yourself.
I've seen 3 phones stolen in and around the west end
I’m Turkish and moved to Finland after living in the UK for four years (in a few cities other than London). I also lived in the US and Belgium for a few months and have traveled to many countries. Of course, each country has its ups and downs.
Comparing the UK to other well-developed countries, I’d say it’s relatively poorer, there are more homeless people, and city centers often smell like urine and weed, which doesn’t make you feel very safe. Plus, white-collar workers seem to be just scraping by; it’s almost impossible to buy a decent house unless you’re a doctor or software engineer. Rents are at an unacceptable level. People are just making Baby Boomers richer.
Interestingly, the NHS isn’t great, but many British people don’t accept that, as they tend to compare it only with the American system. Sure, it might be better than in the US, but what about the rest of the world? They also feel secure because they compare themselves to US gun crime, but what about knife crime in the UK? I believe it’s one of the highest in Europe. Personally, there were many times I felt safer in Turkey than in the UK.
On the positive side, people in the UK are friendlier compared to those in other parts of Western Europe, and food prices are reasonable for good quality. (The only place I’ve found with better quality is Finland.) However, restaurant prices in the UK are quite high while the food can be mediocre-you can easily spend 20-30 pounds and just feel “meh.” It’s the opposite in some other countries.
Thanks for your reply and insights, it's good to read a balanced and honest assessment from someone that has moved about a lot.
you forgot to talk about the elephant in the room that bothers most people, IMMIGRATION
I actually did talk about it but I cut it out in the edit as I didn't know much on the data. I have since done some more research and I will talk about it in my next video. Cheers.
Renationalising the UK's complete railway system will make tickets more affordable. That's the highlight of the Labour government so far.
@@andrewrobinson2565 ah ok I didn't realise that was on the agenda. I imagine driverless trains could be implemented in the next few years, on paper that would reduce costs and improve reliability. I also noticed in Manchester stations they have lots of staff on the ground manually checking tickets using their mobile phone....surely a turn style with a ticket reader should be sorting that......seems there's inefficiencies all over the place.
I am from Greece .As you probably are aware Greece has a lot of tourists , especially in Summer time . I agree with all the points you make about accommodation,transport and weather in UK .However UK is still a better place to live in compare with Greece . I only yesterday spoke with somebody in Facebook , who returned to Greece on 2022 and now he is back here , two years latter and he told me that moving back to Greece was "the biggest mistake he made on his entire life" .
I agree that is very important to appreciate what we have and not see only the negative side .
That's for your comment and the reminder that we really need to appreciate that we are more fortunate than we realise. If you are a median wage earner in the UK you have a better standard of living than 90 percent of the world's population.
I am a trader, and I have made it. Moreover, it paid for my daughter's university and other costs. In addition, I am relocating to France, and I will teach TEFL with my English degree and TEFL cert.
On the topic, the system works for me. It is just 10 years of the grind.
Interesting. What made you decide to go for France? Are you going somewhere rural or a city?
@@HeyRixan I like cafe culture, and the women are my type. Moreover, I will relocate to a city because its citizens should fit me better. I have it all planned, but I keep everything secret until I have completed the task.
The start comes in January.
Regards,
Ian
@@iangrant3442 nice one Ian, always nice to see a plan come together, good luck with it.
@@HeyRixan So true...
Thank you...
Ian
I find there are positives like work availability, supermarket choice of foods.Negatives are house prices,high cost of living,too many speed cameras in general.Roads and public transport are not as good as in Europe.Public transport is too expensive.Weather is not consistent enough for summer compared with Europe.Banking is free in UK.Car and motorcycle tend to be cheaper in UK.I have lived in Italy for 12 years for long periods.I always compared things.
@@GiovanniMazzeo-r1n agree with you. The speed cameras give me anxiety I got a 600 pound fine for doing 36 in 30. I see them popping off all the time, it never used to be like that.
I ejected 35 years ago and don’t regret it one bit however u made a couple of comments about having to work full time…. Well welcome to life mate.
Appreciate what you're saying, maybe the way I said it came across as I didn't want to work but i meant it more that many people can work remote now and if you can find a country that has a lower cost of living and better weather and you can work online then that could offer a better work life balance. Maybe it means retiring earlier for some or working less hours for others.
Left in the early 80,s never really came back.You can't compare third world countries to Europe.
Appreciate what you're saying. From the list I mentioned in my video I'd only consider India as 'third world'. But appreciate that's subjective. Where do you reside these days?
@HeyRixan Germany 🇩🇪 but it is also expensive now.
Yeah it seems the cost of goods and services relative to income is getting worse. It's going to be interesting to see how things play out over the next few years. I'm not hopeful.
@@HeyRixan
Merry Christmas that's if you can say that in the 🇬🇧 now.
Merry Xmas to you too. I'm in Egypt getting some much needed vitamin D
I am a former asylum seeker, who moved to London in 1998. From my own experience, in the last 25 years the living standards in London have imporved. There were so many deprived areas back in 1998, in comparison to 2024. Before I get judged for being a former 'asylum sekker'. just to let people know I never claimed benefits. Got my LLM degree and work at a university .
@@ealing26 Thanks for sharing your story. Its interesting to hear a perspective that spans such a significant period of change & hear your take on how London has evolved. I appreciate you adding this insight to the discussion.
Britain is a dystopia, but a lot of the G7 countries economies are going down ( Britain is at the top of the list going down ).
Yeah the more I deep dive the more I understand......a little scary really.
I'm also tired of the constant videos from British RUclipsrs portraying the UK as if it's become a third-world country. While the UK is far from perfect and certainly has its share of challenges, it’s nowhere near as bad as some people make it out to be. I’ve traveled extensively around the world, and in comparison to many countries, Britain excels in numerous areas.
For starters, as you mentioned its a very clean country overall(maybe not Japan/Singapore clean but still better than most places), and despite some negative narratives, it’s relatively safe. Britain is a world-class destination for arts and culture, attracting top-tier bands, plays, operas, and other performances. Our sports scene is also exceptional, with outstanding teams and events throughout the country. On top of that, we have beautiful and accessible natural spaces that offer a refreshing escape.
Of course, there are downsides. The weather, particularly the long, dark, and grey winters, can feel relentless and drag your mood down. Living costs are high, and the rise of modern technology-like Amazon and Netflix-has contributed to the decline of the high street in many towns, which has, sadly, taken away much of the soul from smaller communities.
Yes I feel like the RUclipsrs will just bombard us with the negative to make the video go viral. I wholeheartedly agree with you about arts, culture and sports!
Surprisingly also for food no. 6 globally for Michelin restaurants with many being modern British. And London no. 1 for universities globally uk no. 2. Innovation rankings still top 5 globally.
@@JohnSmith-sm7ez appreciate the stats, especially as they are positive 👍
@@leedsalex I agree the UK is not a third world country but it has a high cost of living,lack of investment in services,it does look run down in many places.Wages are not good compared to the cost of living.
The friendliness thing always gets me.. you say ppl are more friendly in Thailand or India - those are poor countries where the less well off are after your money. IN the US its because they want you to tip them because they are paid badly. it's all fake its not genuine and warm
That's an interesting perspective, there is probably something in what you say. But by the same token some countries just have a happier and more friendly disposition and many of the poorer countries I have been to aren't particularly "friendly" even when dealing with service staff.
No, it’s a cultural difference. People are friendlier in these countries even when they don’t want tips or expect money out of you. Some nations are just cold, unfriendly ice people.
@@patrickw123 well said sir
As an 🇺🇸 who grew up in 🇺🇸 and 🇰🇪 but has lived in 🇬🇧 for 13years now.
1
If you’re rich anywhere in the world is great! but your money will go further in America or developing countries.
If you’re a skilled professional lawyer banker doctor etc, UK wages are horrific compared to USA, Singapore Switzerland, Dubai etc.
2
Never say you want American healthcare 😂😂
Just google Luigi Mangione and you’ll see why our broken NHS is still better than US healthcare.
3
UK nature is great and I love the Highlands and being close to the sea anywhere in Britain but there is no true wilderness in the UK, there are no “real National Parks”.
Understandable because it’s a small densely populated island but I am not wowed by nature here like I am in Africa Asia or America.
Thanks for your reply. I hear you on number 2, the grass isn't always greener I guess.
On the aspect of nature I would agree we definitely lack the wow factor of the US national parks and any "jaw dropping" scenes but I've come to appreciate we have it pretty decent non the less.
Being born in the UK (West more generally) is like hitting the jackpot and complaining about it says more about the individual than the country.
@@stumac869 good point. I was getting the feeling everyone was just slating the UK, it's good to hear some more positive and balanced takes.
I heard Liverpool is good though
As a Scouser no it's not it's finished here for proper Scousers we've been absolutely flooded with foreigners , ridiculous amounts
Oh no, I'm leaving the UK. Too many potholes 😂.
@@reddress2200 Did you watch the vid?
USA healthcare 😂😂😂 Good luck with that.
@@Charlies247 lol it appears I might have dropped the ball with that segment.
I think so. Even at its worst, the NHS or any funded free at point of use is light years ahead of bankers being in control of it. 👍
This is silly. You are comparing the cost of living in other countries but with a UK income. Can you live in India on an Indian salary? Online digital incomes are very unreliable. You can have a few good years and then they can suddenly vanish due to changes in how the internet works.
I'm saying from the perspective of a British citizen and I imagine that the video target audience is British citizens. I feel like the world is changing even more so with AI and automation so online income will become more and more prevalent so it will become more viable rather than less. I appreciate the comparison with India as being unrelatable though as most people including Indians thought it was weird that I wanted to live there. Cheers
@@HeyRixan Are you one of those mugs relying upon crypto?
@stevo728822 No fella. I have no position in any crypto. Feels like a pyramid scheme to me.