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When it comes to moving abroad and finding a suitable city in which to live, there are many factors that need to be taken into account. The cost of living and your earning potential are among the most important. But balanced against that are cultural differences, environment, climate, language, and a dozen other aspects which can – and will – surface as you embed yourself in a new location. Our initial focus is on the more and less expensive cities in which to live, and to give some comparative figures. Let’s first of take a quick overview based on the latest figures provided by Expatistan: London is 10% more expensive than in New York New York is 21% more expensive ...

The first day at any new school, even in your own neighborhood, can be exciting and scary for kids – and for parents – so the first day at a new school in a totally new country, can be quite overwhelming for both: but it needn’t be. It can also be a very exciting growing and learning experience. It all depends on how well parents and children are prepared, and how open-minded they are to change and new challenges. Let’s first consider all the things that may be different: Language – Never mind foreign languages: even the same language e. g. English, in a different accent, with different terms and expressions can be a huge challenge. Just think of Americans ...