Many low cost of living areas in the US luckily have cheaper groceries (same stores). I just saw 18 count organic eggs for $2.45. $1.49 for non-organic
It is so true about the US healthcare. Appointments, referals, surgeries, prescriptions....everything is timely, comprehensive, and with low copays (most plans).
But what about the monthly cost? its not cheap and no plans cover 100% of costs so you finish up paying lots out of pocket, 20% to 30% in most cases. If you have a job Medical insurance may be included, but still its only 70% - 80%, you have to find the rest plus co pays and deductibles, its truly the biggest worry for many Americans and why millions still have no coverage at all, Never under estimate the cost of healthcare in the U.S.A. prices are all over the board when it come to surgery too, its not regulated so really do your homework.
@rbnhd1144 We were fortunate to have our school district fully cover our yearly family policy (25K) for five years and then cover 50% of the cost for the remaining years until we are eligible for Medicare. We have probably the best insurance possible. Minimal co-pays and all minor and major surgery is 100% covered with no out-of-pocket cost. Without this, we would be paying about $2100/month.
@@markt.4661 Thanks Mark for your honesty, The sad part is most Americans cant get these kind of deals, millions have no coverage, I've just hit medicare age and appreciate the benefits, I just wish there had been something in place 50 years ago similar to the N.H.S. so I wouldn't have had to worry about the high cost of medical insurance all these years, its truly been my biggest worry, at one point my medical costs were 30% of my yearly income. I've had my medical issues with related costs over the years, its why I've never had the money for new cars, meanwhile my UK relatives were always driving Brand new cars and going on holidays that I could not afford, and yes I've always had a decent job, Obamacare has helped in some ways, it all depends what state you live in, it does make a big difference, my sister lives in a state where costs are double or triple for surgery and tests, much of it is politics related. $2100 at today's rates, but what about ten years from now. I just hate Brits coming here thinking its so easy, I used to be on a UK Forum, many Brits were returning to the UK for all kinds of reasons, usually they miss their family and friends, but healthcare costs were an issue for some, Thanks Again for your response.
@rbnhd1144 but in the UK how much of your taxes are going to cover healthcare? How long do you wait for doctor's appointments, dentist appointments, specialists? My insurance in the US cost nothing at all per month. I had an retinal tear and got an immediate appointment for my eye doctor who got me an immediate appointment to a retinal specialist. All no cost and included several follow up appointments to the specialist.
@@rbnhd1144also, thetes NO reason for any American citizen to not have some kind of health insurance. If they don't, then they were just too lazy to apply for marketplace insurance.
It’s so refreshing to hear other brits talk about how unhappy and draining the uk is, the thought of staying here my whole life depresses me so much, I’m going to try my best to leave hopefully in the next few years, thanks for this video!
Im looking to move to the US myself. I live in England and i really just dont like it here, i dont feel like i fit with this place, most of what i like is american
As an American-Target & Wal Mart are thought as completely different and Target is not considered a food shop- or grocery store, so many of the goods may not be as competitive-especially bread. Trader Joes or Whole Foods is top for bread. Aldi is growing in the US-which you have in UK. Super cheap but not the quality of Whole Foods. Now if we could only get a Marks & Spencer here in the US-all wold be better. Cheers
very interesting to hear a foreign perspective on the u.s.a. (i'm yankee but lived in manchester with and english gf 2 1/2 years). and yeah as much as you'd like to stick to yer own words and phrases it's inevitable that you will start to use the new ones simply because it makes life so much easier ("carpark", "jumper", "pavement" etc.). my gf loved all thangs american and loved my accent and insisted that i not let my accent or vocab. change but when yer out in public it's unavoidable. both countries have their strengths and weaknesses needless to say. and since you brought up grocery stores we yankees are always amused when we see "faggots" and "spotted dick" in u.k. supermarkets. btw, the supermarket is an american invention and certain europeans hate them and miss the old days when you went one place fer bread, one place fer meat, etc. and that the quality of the food itself was so much better supposedly i take their point but still i prefer the convenience of being able to get it all in one place.
I lived in the US for a few years & missed everything about the UK. Can't believe your comments! The UK is a great place it's a pity you don't appreciate it! 🇬🇧
I’m a US citizen moving to the U.K. on a work visa (I’m a teacher). Everyone has different experiences and opinions and some of that may be based on background and culture (for example, people of color have a vastly different experience in the US vs people who are white) so while you might not agree, their opinions are valid for them, and interesting-and that’s the beauty of diverse experiences and people:)
Well said @5mayalevi. These are just our opinions based on our experiences growing up in uk and our short experience of the USA. We do not expect everyone to agree. Plus we never said the uk is all bad. We have other videos talking to it’s positives. It is just on balance we prefer the life we have in the USA.
what's great about it? Name me one thing! (and I'm British and live in the UK - life circumstances and now my age have been barriers to leaving, sadly)
Hi Lee! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Agreed! Lots of great biking road trips you can do in the States. We have been here well over a year now and need to venture out more to enjoy the scenery.
A lot of these prices may vary depending on where you are in the USA. Milk is almost twice as much in California as Montana. I'm not sure why, but it surprised me on my road trip just how much stuff differed.
Interesting perspective.. Seems the gentleman in particular has rose colored US glasses on to justify such a big move. Not saying he isnt right, but his opening remarks about the UK and having nothing he misses (yet going on to agree with several things he misses) would come across poorly when going back. No one likes the big shot that comes home and runs down the small town.. Is it that hard to give a tactful answer? My family moved from UK to New Zealand along time ago. My Dad especially has an extreme dislike for the UK when asked. Even when i was young and we went back i could feel family getting iratated hearing how everything was better in NZ.. To the point my Dad was coming across pompous. He was even talking about how much stuff we had and how big our house was, which was really out of character. This was usually followed with Dad spending the rest of the trip happier than I had ever seen him... loving the pub culture, watching football, eating fish n chips w/ mushy peas, scoffing sports mixtures, and pasties and stottie cake... Raving about how cheap stuff was, buying the latest gadgets you couldnt get in NZ... Looking at trips to Greek islands for next to nothing.. I heard him HOWLING with laughter because people shared his sense of humour and he never really ''got'' the NZ style. He watches 95% British TV.. By the end of trip has accent was thick and he was speaking in Geordie slang again. I saw his face light up when we visited tons of family and friends he clearly missed. I saw him 100% comfortable and not get asked about his accent constantly. And then we would jump on a plane, leaving a massive family to go back to a country where it was only us and Dad would turn to me and say something like "Couldnt get me out of there fast enough, i wouldnt live back here for a pension.".. Was he trying to convince me or himself??
Thanks for sharing your story of your Dad. Everyone is different in their personality and their interpretation of other people. Maybe your Dad was lying to himself or maybe he loved the UK to visit and loved NZ as a home? For us, whilst we were excited to move to the US, we were not 100% that Las Vegas would be right for us and how we would feel when returning to the UK. Ant has never been happy in the UK. We have videos sharing more on the back story to why we both wanted to move. Ant in particular has always wanted to move to a country with sunshine (from a young age), and when he was older, a place with less traffic and lower taxes. On this particular trip, we had all our family and friends asking about the USA, and do we not miss the UK. After the trip we reflected and realised we did not miss the UK as a place to live. That does not mean we still do not miss friends, family, and aspects of England. Just on balance we prefer where we are for now. Just because you prefer a place to live, and recognise it is more beneficial (for whatever reason) does not mean your original home place is all bad, and that you can not still have fun whilst you visit. I typically always enjoy myself when I am in the UK, because I see family and friends but I hate the weather and traffic. Ant on the other had, is so so about his UK trips and is very much happy to get back to Vegas. th-cam.com/video/AZPnSV6UtJg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NsM4mhvTiGkpKt4y
It is coming :) We are slowly getting there with the house, so should be able to film that soon. Unfortunately some things took a bit longer than expected.
Traffic? Have you seen Houston texas? Atlanta Georgia? Heck Kobe Bryant was flying that helicopter that killed him and all those people for decades to avoid evening traffic in LA! Traffic is an issue in so many places globally but especially in countries like America where most people travel by car.
There are different types of health insurance avenues. Most people get great health insurance through their employers. If someone is an independent contractor or own their own business, they can get insurance through the "marketplace," If domeone is very low income, they might be eligible for their states medicaid insurance, which is free. Or if they are senior citizens, they can get Medicare. Most of the Europeans that dis our healthcare system haven't ever personally lived here. Also, I dont understand why it seems most Europeans are so shocked that the US isn't like their countries. WE ARE THE US... NOT EUROPE!!!
Thanks for sharing. The US has a really bad reputation around the world for its healthcare. Usually by people who have no idea and are not basing it on any facts. The reality is no system is perfect for everyone.
Love the content! I loved from London about 8 years ago….I couldn’t breath in the uk. I just couldn’t breathe anymore……it was just loud is my best way to describe it and even with the politics here in America, it seems like England was just so loud at least here in Tennessee. I can breathe.
Firstly thank you! Glad you found a better home in Tennessee. I have only been to Nashville but can imagine it is very different where you live compared to London!
Hey guys! I hope you are well. I was actually in the same telegraph article as you last week. I am a British expat in NC, and left London almost two years and I can really resonate with what you are saying in this video! I was also shocked at some of the hater comments in the telegraph article lol. The thing that I miss the most (aside from my friends and family) is the snacks! And M&S! I was on a call yesterday with someone in our UK office and I was so jealous that she was eating a hobnob! haha. Also the bugs in NC are wild 🥲
Hey! Nice to meet you. Yea, the were a lot of hater comments and people not understanding the point. Yes! definitely miss M&S. Glad youare enjoying life in NC.
You guys saying that paid 20 $ co-pay for doctors visit, but you are not mentioning how much you pay monthly, also I live Chicago suburbs and there is no way I can live without a car there is very little public transport and traffic jams by Chicago is huge every day, so I am surprised to hear this.
First of all, you two are an incredibly sweet couple. I love how you both give each other space to make your points 👏🏼🥰 Very helpful video esp abt prices of food, etc. Would love to move to FL 🌞🌞🌞
Thank you so much!! This has made us smile. Glad you found this video helpful. We have thought of spending the Vegas winters in Florida. We really like it there too.
I find supermarkets in London to be cheaper than here in LA… I’m lucky enough to go to London a few times to month and bring groceries back with me…😳😄😳😄 I love being able to eat out and not break the bank there…
I am starting to feel what they're talking about how depressing life in the U.K. is. I spent about 3 weeks in the U.S. in April and the feelings have definitely bubbled to the surface. Been bubbling since I went to Taiwan in March 2023. I just felt so much more at home with people who look nothing like me and even without speaking the language.
We're moving out next year. I was born in NY but, moving to the Wesley Chapel area of Tampa. The negatives that people invent about the US are hilarious. I get the same conversations. My wife just said that I'm basically the same as you. 😂. It's a very British attitude. New subscriber. We'll be in touch!
Sorry to hear that. Where in the US are you living? The US is very varied state to state, city to city. It may well be that it is taking you time to settle or not found the right place here. Also, it depends on what you had in Manchester. For some people, their family and friends has a big impact on how much they enjoy life.
Thinking about moving to the US or Australia from Scotland 🏴 im an electrician in my late 20s and my missus is a nurse. Would you recommened the US for a better way of life in this line of work ? All i want is a house with a decent bit of space and a good toen to raise a family and a good attitude also 🤠
Im living in the US, but I'm originally from Asia. With your profession as an electrician, you can easily make over $100k a year. We have several american electrician friends here, and they are making that. I'm sure you know that your wife as a nurse could make over up to $100k or over, too. If you are seriously thinking of moving do spend time researching the place you want to live. I love the southeast. I live in a small town and raised my daughter here. If you want more space don't live in big cities. Good luck!
The USA was always somewhere we both wanted to move to. We had also considered lots of places in Europe too. Especially when we were not sure if we would get the visa to come here. The issue with Europe was picking somewhere with good weather but also the language barrier. We would have been open to trying somewhere in Europe.
Problem with the uk is the nice parts out in the country etc are just so expensive, UK city center's are just disgusting, Cramped and grey and horrid, Miserable People everywhere walking around like they are on the set of the walking dead, I'm currently stuck in north london on a vile council estate and my mental health is suffering real bad, I just pray one day i can escape, I'm so desperate atm that I'm even considering just getting a flight and becoming an alien 👽, I know that sounds crazy but i cant take being here much more.
Enjoy! Pretty much every interaction will be a repeat of the same sort of questions and assumptions :) We visited the UK in November last year, oh it was so cold! Hope you have a nice trip, it is still always nice seeing family, friends and enjoying British treats and food.
We actually thought the same. Infact we only moved here thinking it would be temporary whilst we found somewhere better. However, we ended up loving Summerlin as an area and met great friends here.
The reason for traffic is road space is being reduced by whitelining zoning and bus lanes that are hardly ever used and cycle lanes that are never used. And phased traffic lights to stop traffic flow
Interesting re Health Insurance, thats one thing that's always worried me about moving to the USA but I'd love to do Florida have wanted to for about 10 years now.
Regarding healthcare it surprised us too initially but we appreciate it is very personal and may not be the same for everyone. We do believe as long as you have a job/ source of income, and plan accordingly you will be fine here. It is just a very unforgiving place if you fell on hard times.
Hello and thank you for the video which is very informative, if you have a green card in the us and god forbid you become disabled or ill What happens to your health care ? Do you get covered in the US?
I wouldn't mind hearing about your cultural experiences: How do people assess your background? I have some "racially ambiguous" friends from other countries, and am intrigued by their experiences.
I would miss the U.K. Cadbury chocolates the few times I’ve travelled to US I have never liked their chocolate/ candies . Always prefer my U.K. chocolate ❤ Great video 🎉
I am originally from England and married an American in 1990. We have lived in both the Uk (Berkshire and Cornwall) and the US (Southern California, Northern Utah and now Mesquite Nevada). We have raised 3 children during that time who all have dual citizenship as do my wife and I. We choose to live in the US because financially we are far better off. I have started two businesses in England, and two businesses in the US, and the earnings potential in the US is far greater. We keep so much more of our money than we would do in the UK, sales tax is around 7% in Nevada as opposed to VAT at 20% in the UK. The tax laws in the US are far friendlier than the UK, here in Nevada we do not pay state income tax, we still have to pay about 19% federal tax up to about $90k of income. All these things make us wealthier than we’d otherwise be in the UK. There is something to be said though for the beauty of England. I would never live in Berkshire as it is way too congested, but I would consider living in so many other areas of England, where the countryside and the village lifestyles are idyllic. I do miss the English sense of humor, I do relate more to the English than I do the Americans, even though I’ve been here for so many years. I like the Americans, but when it comes down to it, I am more English than I am American. I think, myself included, that no matter where we go, we are going to pack up all our troubles with us. So if you can try to enjoy your life where you are now, you’ll probably be able to enjoy your life even more when you move to somewhere you really like. P.s. It has been over 100 degrees in Mesquite every day since the beginning of June this year, being 2024, I would love some English grey 😂
im in derby uk and its got so much worse here now i wish i was young and fit i would live in the usa tomorrow if i could its been a wish of mine since i was a kid in the 70s growing up watching all them films but the u.s. looks a lovely place to live i would swap tomorrow if i could..best wishers you both look a lovely couple and got your heads on the right way. all the best to you love from derby
Hi Darren, thank you so much for your comment. We love hearing from new people on our channel and learning about them. We like to think it is never too late, but appreciate life does not always work out that way. Thanks for sharing with us and hope you keep watching :)
I live in America and I can’t believe the prices you quote for food. I pay around $1.50for eggs here. Maybe groceries are so expensive in Vegas because you are in the dessert.
I'm with you guys, the UK is cold, grey and its such an indoor lifestyle the majority of the year. I love sunshine. Did you guys have a job to go to there? Btw I spent 17 yrs in London and escaped last March to Lincolnshire SUCH a change and no grid lock traffic jams, London is a dump
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment on our video. I got a relocation from the company I was working for in the UK, to the USA. We both had wanted to move to the USA for a while, and it was just a case of finding the right role to move for. We both LOVE the sunshine here and instantly feel it if we suffer any grey days here. Sel
Here in Vegas we definitely do not have any issues getting fruit and veg. We have found that we get a great selection here but we do find it quite expensive compared to the UK. We have found price of fruit and veg cheaper in California and have seen that the selection there is also great. We cannot speak to other states in the USA. Getting decent bread is hard here. We have learnt to go to bakeries for bread now.
Live in Las Vegas. The weather suits us just fine here. Mostly always sunny, and we are fine with the heat in the summer. The winter gets colds, but it is still clear blue skies. Gun violence is the biggest downside to the US but you can find places (like where we live) where you never feel unsafe or concerned about gun violence.
Hey there from the east coast. Actually, we have a couple states that are the size of Europe but from an american point of view some of the videos ive seen about the landscape of Europe is stunning.
Oh man, the food prices in Las Vegas are really high. I agree Target is a step up from Walmart. Do you have Aldi in Vegas ? Things like eggs, milk, fruits and vegetables are a lot cheaper, very good quality, and generally fresh at least here in south Florida.
Yea.. food prices are quite here. You have to go to very particularly places to get good quality food, but then you pay for it... Thanks for sharing, Florida was somewhere we considered moving to in the past.
Love to see this! Im trying to convince my husband to move to America and I'll definitely be sending him some of your lovely videos! The constant grey is getting to us.
Don't overlook the "fly over states." Much less expensive land/housing/utilities/fuel/state and local taxes. I live on the edge of a smaller town in Oklahoma (I'm not in the town. I'm in the county). Our smaller town has a population of 16,000. We have a university and 2 good-sized hospitals, so there are plenty of jobs. Housing prices have jumped in the past 5 years, but it is still more affordable than the large cities.
I live in Henderson and I’m glad you’re enjoying Vegas! I know the heat can be unbearable at times but that’s really the only bad part about living here. World class entertainment and food just a 15-20 min drive away and California beaches just a few hours away. I hope more Brits decide to come 😊
Hi! Lots of videos on this. Have a look through our older videos where we break down how we go our visa, the different visa types and advice depending on your situation. The most common route is through an employer, who sponsors your move. Essentially working for an international company in your current country, and that company sponsoring the move.
It shocks me that uk friends and family are shocked like why what would you possibly miss ?? Grumpy people ? The weather? The small living spaces? The aesthetics of London ? Maybe the shopping but even then
Nice to see you guys again. It's interesting to hear what you guys think. My husband is from the UK, and he gives me a dirty look when I bring up a visit to the UK. Lol. I love living here in Vegas
That is funny, and I definitely get how your husband feels now. I (Sel) never thought I would feel that way about the UK but I truly love being here and could not wait to come back to my new home. Ant always new better! lol.
You definitely need a car in Boston, I visited it's hard to get far without a car. A car makes sense in America because you can get stranded, everything is so large and spread out.
I am currently in a ldr with an American and we are trying to figure out which way to go! That alone is draining, we have taken to TH-cam for research and advice !
London, where I live, I can’t speak for the rest of the UK. The feeling and quality of life has really gone down, the traffic has really gotten worse, by default you have to allow significantly more journey times! The cost of living, in relation to what you get for your money, time spent working, studying, getting ahead etc (and I’m told that I’m “doing well”) seems that you’re just not getting back what you put in. I would love to leave too, but then the question is to where? How? These things do become harder as you get older.
I was told the Bus services aren't as good in the US they don't run like the UK's do, If we did move to the US we would have to walk into jobs because we have a disabled boy with epilepsy so his medications cost a lot .
Public transport is generally not great here in the US but you can pick a city which has better transport (trains, buses, underground etc) and overall better for walking. This will be the bigger cities but that is confined to the city, unlike the UK and europe where you can have trains going across countries. If you ever do move here, I would suggest stocking up on meds in the UK before the move. Whilst I have no complaints about the service here, it took some time for me to figure out the health system and get appointments.
Why are you considering a move to the US, if you've heard our "bus services aren't as good". Seems like you are doing your family a disservice, especially if this is a necessity. You don't realize how BIG the USA is...This place is HUGE.
We have lots of videos that speak to the visas and how to move here. With you being a chef, I am not really sure of your options. The best thing would be to seek advice from an immigration attorney. This video may be helpful to understand different visa routes. th-cam.com/video/kBp6GJclUhQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=e6epmDor-1xsl3uz
Thats what I love about the US over the UK is the supermarkets, I love Walmart and bc Im a coffee lover the choice of coffee creamers in wallmart is AMAZING and we get 1 coffee creamer and it's plain!! Wallmart and Publix is way better than uk supermarkets
I so much agree with Ant. I currently live in the UK and hope to relocate someday soon to the States. There is nothing to miss here. I really love you both and enjoy watching your videos.
Yea it is a lot! But as JC mentions, you can get lower quality eggs for cheaper. That is for a dozen pasture raised eggs, comparable to the ones we bought in the UK. We found when we moved here the types of eggs and how they are raised are very different to UK standards. You can get cheaper eggs, free range (which is not the same as our free range) and cage free. Food shopping was much easier in the UK.
Without knowing your exact situation it is hard to say how risky it is for you, but as long as you have a job and have a reasonable income, you should be fine. I do know a family that have moved here with a large family from the UK, including a child that has autism and have been living well here. They have even found that the care they got in California (they moved to San Francisco) for their child was far superior to what they ever got in the UK. They only have one of the parents working ( which we are finding is more common here than in the UK). I personally think there is a lot of opportunity here to do well but at the same time see it can be risky. For me, the risk would be worth it, as England is always there to return to if needed.
Safety is always relative to what you are used to. We have never felt "unsafe" here. We live in a very suburban place with lots of children. The UK probably safer but on balance your quality of life may be better here. I would suggest spending time in different places in the US, to know if you would feel safe for your kids.
Great video. I feel the same as you both. Have spent time in America (going back this year) and I am always amazed at how crappy England is in comparison. Even the pay people think is good i.e. 50k is seen as good here (average wage in London is far below that) BUT if you go to Miami or California people will laugh at a shitty wage like that. You can find trainees in the US doing he same thing you'd do in the UK and you literally have a double on the salary i.e. 25k in the UK > same job in the USA is 50k.
@@ANTSEL Congrats on leaving :) Can see some salty ppl popping up on this read but if they get out of their feelings: look at what America produce for the world (Apple, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tesla, Amazon. Google, OpenAI etc.) they innovate in every sense of the word bc people from all over the world flock to go there. England literally has nothing in comparison. people. It is a services economy. The country survives on past 'glory' (i.e. stealing resources from everyone else under the Empire) but no matter how you cut it - England is not on its way up and talented people from all over the world are not lining up to get in.
I moved 40yrs ago. And you’re right. That was the first question my family and friends asked me. Don’t you miss us… of course you do. But you have live your life.
I don't miss the UK, i'm in Thailand ! This might surprise you, but it's totally racist towards ALL foreigners, we have to pay higher prices than the Thais, but it's still GOOD ! Nice video.👍👃🇹🇭 🇬🇧
Thanks! Where in Thailand do you live? We really loved Chang Mai when we visited, mainly the food and how cheap everything was. We plan to go back to visit more of Thailand in the future. We definitely did not realise how they are if you are a foreigner living there. Good to know if we ever end up considering to move there.
Would love to see a video of how you moved to the US (apologies if you already have) I dream of moving to the US from the UK just have no idea how to go about it.
Here is hoping you can make the move to us some day. If you go back to end of 2020 and then 2021 we have lots of videos sharing about how we moved, the relocation package and the move itself. Some say it’s makes for a good binge watch lol.
New subscriber! You guys are so clear and transparent and exactly a like for like comparison of what my partner and I want to do. Move from Uk to US, all the things your talking about are things we’ve thought about. One question though? We want a car because we love to travel with our dogs so need a big one, cars seem a lot more expensive there. Would it be better to buy in UK and ship it over?
Welcome! Always great knowing we have a new sub. Thank you for your comment too. You will need to buy a car in the USA. The reason being is, putting aside the shipping cost, you will need to spend a fair amount to make the car road legal in the US. Therefore most people do not do it. I believe classic cars are treated differently. Good luck with the move.
We have often discussed Texas as a option to move. It is definitely a place to consider. Anywhere in TX you would recommend we visit? We have been to Austin and San Antonio only.
England is honestly draining, i live here and the crime here is draining me too and the general life, traffics crazy, potholes are crazy too, i'm hopefully leaving soon enough
@@ANTSEL Quite frankly, I Have no clue but i just want to complete the last few pieces of my education and decide after that, England drains the hell out of me, same for my family, I've considered the United states but dont know past that
I subbed because the man has my exact thoughts on the UK. I love that we’re about quality, doing a good job and saying what we mean… but quality of life… Jesus. There are countries in Africa one could carve out a much better quality of life in than the UK.
Yeah man who would choose this , I gotta get out of here, I lived in Kent and moved to Cambridge 6 years ago , I feel like everyone came too. Now traffic, the state of the roads, the inflation, the taxes. Oh my goodness, (as my daughter would say) get me outta here! Wish I knew how, could scrap 40k together, but not skilled worker, could get a a teaching qualification, but would it be valid. How do I do it?
Ant definitely knows that feeling! The issue with getting here is figuring out how. Without being entitled to a visa through family, you need a visa through work and these are typical where a employer needs to sponsor you. With a teaching qualification, like you say, you would need to know it would be valid here and how that would translate into you getting a visa to work here. There are green cards that can be self sponsored but you need to either have an "extraordinary" ability, e.g sports, professors, science for EB-1A. Or there is an EB2 NIW, where you have to show that the work you will be doing, will be of substantial value or national importance. Which can work if you have a credible business.
Hello Ant and Sel, seems ages since you added a video! You’re be glad to here its still grey and wet and depressing here! We just got from the US ( New York and Miami) and miss it so much. Hopefully get my target fix again soon hahaha. Take care. Xx
Hi Karen! It has been a while. We have not been filming as much lately since we returned from the UK. We will be getting back to it soon. Glad you had a nice time in New York and Miami, and that you got your target fix in! :) That's a nice mix of places to visit too.
Many low cost of living areas in the US luckily have cheaper groceries (same stores). I just saw 18 count organic eggs for $2.45. $1.49 for non-organic
Good to know. We always find this super interesting when it comes to different prices across the US.
It is so true about the US healthcare. Appointments, referals, surgeries, prescriptions....everything is timely, comprehensive, and with low copays (most plans).
But what about the monthly cost? its not cheap and no plans cover 100% of costs so you finish up paying lots out of pocket, 20% to 30% in most cases.
If you have a job Medical insurance may be included, but still its only 70% - 80%, you have to find the rest plus co pays and deductibles, its truly the biggest worry for many Americans and why millions still have no coverage at all, Never under estimate the cost of healthcare in the U.S.A. prices are all over the board when it come to surgery too, its not regulated so really do your homework.
@rbnhd1144 We were fortunate to have our school district fully cover our yearly family policy (25K) for five years and then cover 50% of the cost for the remaining years until we are eligible for Medicare. We have probably the best insurance possible. Minimal co-pays and all minor and major surgery is 100% covered with no out-of-pocket cost. Without this, we would be paying about $2100/month.
@@markt.4661 Thanks Mark for your honesty, The sad part is most Americans cant get these kind of deals, millions have no coverage, I've just hit medicare age and appreciate the benefits, I just wish there had been something in place 50 years ago similar to the N.H.S. so I wouldn't have had to worry about the high cost of medical insurance all these years, its truly been my biggest worry, at one point my medical costs were 30% of my yearly income.
I've had my medical issues with related costs over the years, its why I've never had the money for new cars, meanwhile my UK relatives were always driving Brand new cars and going on holidays that I could not afford, and yes I've always had a decent job, Obamacare has helped in some ways, it all depends what state you live in, it does make a big difference, my sister lives in a state where costs are double or triple for surgery and tests, much of it is politics related.
$2100 at today's rates, but what about ten years from now.
I just hate Brits coming here thinking its so easy, I used to be on a UK Forum, many Brits were returning to the UK for all kinds of reasons, usually they miss their family and friends, but healthcare costs were an issue for some, Thanks Again for your response.
@rbnhd1144 but in the UK how much of your taxes are going to cover healthcare? How long do you wait for doctor's appointments, dentist appointments, specialists?
My insurance in the US cost nothing at all per month. I had an retinal tear and got an immediate appointment for my eye doctor who got me an immediate appointment to a retinal specialist. All no cost and included several follow up appointments to the specialist.
@@rbnhd1144also, thetes NO reason for any American citizen to not have some kind of health insurance. If they don't, then they were just too lazy to apply for marketplace insurance.
Thanks guys really helps
Our pleasure!
It’s so refreshing to hear other brits talk about how unhappy and draining the uk is, the thought of staying here my whole life depresses me so much, I’m going to try my best to leave hopefully in the next few years, thanks for this video!
Same
Go for it! You will not regret it.
@@tkenafolabi3483 wishing you luck! Hope we both get out 🙌🥺
Yes, off you go. Don't come back.
@ANTSEL regret what? You think our shit country is better?
Please your thoughts
Black people in u.k aren't seen as thugs or low i.q
Im looking to move to the US myself. I live in England and i really just dont like it here, i dont feel like i fit with this place, most of what i like is american
We hope you make it here!
As an American-Target & Wal Mart are thought as completely different and Target is not considered a food shop- or grocery store, so many of the goods may not be as competitive-especially bread. Trader Joes or Whole Foods is top for bread. Aldi is growing in the US-which you have in UK. Super cheap but not the quality of Whole Foods. Now if we could only get a Marks & Spencer here in the US-all wold be better. Cheers
Thanks for sharing, good to know. Not sure if we have tried bread from Whole Foods yet, we should give it a try. An M&S would be the dream!
Food prices are different all over the US, lots of places have cheaper food prices than Vegas or even the UK, just depends on where you live.
Hmmmm 🤔 in major metropolitan areas like New York City the groceries etc are more expensive than London.
very interesting to hear a foreign perspective on the u.s.a. (i'm yankee but lived in manchester with and english gf 2 1/2 years). and yeah as much as you'd like to stick to yer own words and phrases it's inevitable that you will start to use the new ones simply because it makes life so much easier ("carpark", "jumper", "pavement" etc.). my gf loved all thangs american and loved my accent and insisted that i not let my accent or vocab. change but when yer out in public it's unavoidable. both countries have their strengths and weaknesses needless to say.
and since you brought up grocery stores we yankees are always amused when we see "faggots" and "spotted dick" in u.k. supermarkets. btw, the supermarket is an american invention and certain europeans hate them and miss the old days when you went one place fer bread, one place fer meat, etc. and that the quality of the food itself was so much better supposedly i take their point but still i prefer the convenience of being able to get it all in one place.
I lived in the US for a few years & missed everything about the UK. Can't believe your comments! The UK is a great place it's a pity you don't appreciate it! 🇬🇧
I’m a US citizen moving to the U.K. on a work visa (I’m a teacher). Everyone has different experiences and opinions and some of that may be based on background and culture (for example, people of color have a vastly different experience in the US vs people who are white) so while you might not agree, their opinions are valid for them, and interesting-and
that’s the beauty of diverse experiences and people:)
Well said @5mayalevi. These are just our opinions based on our experiences growing up in uk and our short experience of the USA. We do not expect everyone to agree. Plus we never said the uk is all bad. We have other videos talking to it’s positives. It is just on balance we prefer the life we have in the USA.
what's great about it? Name me one thing! (and I'm British and live in the UK - life circumstances and now my age have been barriers to leaving, sadly)
I'd love to live in the US . As a biker i love the biker lifestyle out there and the Amazing roads and scenery
Hi Lee! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Agreed! Lots of great biking road trips you can do in the States. We have been here well over a year now and need to venture out more to enjoy the scenery.
Thank you for your video. As an American, I’m so glad that your here. You’re a very sweet couple.
Aw that’s lovely to read, thank you 😊
A lot of these prices may vary depending on where you are in the USA.
Milk is almost twice as much in California as Montana.
I'm not sure why, but it surprised me on my road trip just how much stuff differed.
We have certainly learnt that the prices are very varied across the USA>.
Interesting perspective.. Seems the gentleman in particular has rose colored US glasses on to justify such a big move. Not saying he isnt right, but his opening remarks about the UK and having nothing he misses (yet going on to agree with several things he misses) would come across poorly when going back. No one likes the big shot that comes home and runs down the small town.. Is it that hard to give a tactful answer?
My family moved from UK to New Zealand along time ago. My Dad especially has an extreme dislike for the UK when asked. Even when i was young and we went back i could feel family getting iratated hearing how everything was better in NZ.. To the point my Dad was coming across pompous. He was even talking about how much stuff we had and how big our house was, which was really out of character.
This was usually followed with Dad spending the rest of the trip happier than I had ever seen him... loving the pub culture, watching football, eating fish n chips w/ mushy peas, scoffing sports mixtures, and pasties and stottie cake... Raving about how cheap stuff was, buying the latest gadgets you couldnt get in NZ... Looking at trips to Greek islands for next to nothing..
I heard him HOWLING with laughter because people shared his sense of humour and he never really ''got'' the NZ style. He watches 95% British TV.. By the end of trip has accent was thick and he was speaking in Geordie slang again. I saw his face light up when we visited tons of family and friends he clearly missed. I saw him 100% comfortable and not get asked about his accent constantly.
And then we would jump on a plane, leaving a massive family to go back to a country where it was only us and Dad would turn to me and say something like "Couldnt get me out of there fast enough, i wouldnt live back here for a pension.".. Was he trying to convince me or himself??
Thanks for sharing your story of your Dad. Everyone is different in their personality and their interpretation of other people. Maybe your Dad was lying to himself or maybe he loved the UK to visit and loved NZ as a home?
For us, whilst we were excited to move to the US, we were not 100% that Las Vegas would be right for us and how we would feel when returning to the UK.
Ant has never been happy in the UK. We have videos sharing more on the back story to why we both wanted to move. Ant in particular has always wanted to move to a country with sunshine (from a young age), and when he was older, a place with less traffic and lower taxes.
On this particular trip, we had all our family and friends asking about the USA, and do we not miss the UK. After the trip we reflected and realised we did not miss the UK as a place to live. That does not mean we still do not miss friends, family, and aspects of England. Just on balance we prefer where we are for now.
Just because you prefer a place to live, and recognise it is more beneficial (for whatever reason) does not mean your original home place is all bad, and that you can not still have fun whilst you visit.
I typically always enjoy myself when I am in the UK, because I see family and friends but I hate the weather and traffic. Ant on the other had, is so so about his UK trips and is very much happy to get back to Vegas.
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Been a while since your last video guys. Was missing your content 😂 I’m glad you guys are well and enjoyed your trips 😊
Aww thank you! Put a genuine smile on our faces :) We do need to get back to filming more content! Feels good to be missed, haha.
I'm waiting to see a new house tour once you guys have settled in good.
It is coming :) We are slowly getting there with the house, so should be able to film that soon. Unfortunately some things took a bit longer than expected.
I just found you guys! You're extremely likable! Subscribed and will watch more videos right now!
Welcome to the channel! We love hearing from new subscribers.
Traffic? Have you seen Houston texas? Atlanta Georgia? Heck Kobe Bryant was flying that helicopter that killed him and all those people for decades to avoid evening traffic in LA!
Traffic is an issue in so many places globally but especially in countries like America where most people travel by car.
There are different types of health insurance avenues. Most people get great health insurance through their employers. If someone is an independent contractor or own their own business, they can get insurance through the "marketplace,"
If domeone is very low income, they might be eligible for their states medicaid insurance, which is free. Or if they are senior citizens, they can get Medicare.
Most of the Europeans that dis our healthcare system haven't ever personally lived here.
Also, I dont understand why it seems most Europeans are so shocked that the US isn't like their countries. WE ARE THE US... NOT EUROPE!!!
Thanks for sharing. The US has a really bad reputation around the world for its healthcare. Usually by people who have no idea and are not basing it on any facts.
The reality is no system is perfect for everyone.
Love the content! I loved from London about 8 years ago….I couldn’t breath in the uk. I just couldn’t breathe anymore……it was just loud is my best way to describe it and even with the politics here in America, it seems like England was just so loud at least here in Tennessee. I can breathe.
Firstly thank you!
Glad you found a better home in Tennessee. I have only been to Nashville but can imagine it is very different where you live compared to London!
Hey guys! I hope you are well. I was actually in the same telegraph article as you last week. I am a British expat in NC, and left London almost two years and I can really resonate with what you are saying in this video! I was also shocked at some of the hater comments in the telegraph article lol. The thing that I miss the most (aside from my friends and family) is the snacks! And M&S! I was on a call yesterday with someone in our UK office and I was so jealous that she was eating a hobnob! haha. Also the bugs in NC are wild 🥲
Hey! Nice to meet you. Yea, the were a lot of hater comments and people not understanding the point. Yes! definitely miss M&S. Glad youare enjoying life in NC.
You guys saying that paid 20 $ co-pay for doctors visit, but you are not mentioning how much you pay monthly, also I live Chicago suburbs and there is no way I can live without a car there is very little public transport and traffic jams by Chicago is huge every day, so I am surprised to hear this.
They have a very blinkered view of life in the US.
Lol. The suburbs are not Chicago.
Thank sleepy joe for the inflation
First of all, you two are an incredibly sweet couple. I love how you both give each other space to make your points 👏🏼🥰
Very helpful video esp abt prices of food, etc.
Would love to move to FL 🌞🌞🌞
Thank you so much!! This has made us smile.
Glad you found this video helpful. We have thought of spending the Vegas winters in Florida. We really like it there too.
I do have to ask, "where in tge heck are you grocery shopping to pay those prices?" I haven't seen anything close to that since the pandemic.
6:00 I think it comes from an attitude of envy. They don't want to see you succeed. They want you to stay in miserable England with them.
That is probably true, as sad as that is. Ant and I often talk about that.
Is it easy to claim benefits in usa ?
E.g. sick benefits ?
I find supermarkets in London to be cheaper than here in LA… I’m lucky enough to go to London a few times to month and bring groceries back with me…😳😄😳😄 I love being able to eat out and not break the bank there…
I am starting to feel what they're talking about how depressing life in the U.K. is. I spent about 3 weeks in the U.S. in April and the feelings have definitely bubbled to the surface. Been bubbling since I went to Taiwan in March 2023. I just felt so much more at home with people who look nothing like me and even without speaking the language.
We're moving out next year. I was born in NY but, moving to the Wesley Chapel area of Tampa. The negatives that people invent about the US are hilarious. I get the same conversations. My wife just said that I'm basically the same as you. 😂. It's a very British attitude. New subscriber. We'll be in touch!
I’ve moved to the US in December but I’m missing Manchester a lot- but I don’t know if that is just because I haven’t fully settled here yet
Sorry to hear that. Where in the US are you living? The US is very varied state to state, city to city. It may well be that it is taking you time to settle or not found the right place here. Also, it depends on what you had in Manchester. For some people, their family and friends has a big impact on how much they enjoy life.
Sunshine for the win 👏🏼🤩
You guys seem to be very open minded and kind. Not surprised you managed to fit in so quickly. Wishing you all the best
Thank you 😊 really appreciate you saying that. We definitely try to be.
Thinking about moving to the US or Australia from Scotland 🏴 im an electrician in my late 20s and my missus is a nurse. Would you recommened the US for a better way of life in this line of work ? All i want is a house with a decent bit of space and a good toen to raise a family and a good attitude also 🤠
Im living in the US, but I'm originally from Asia. With your profession as an electrician, you can easily make over $100k a year. We have several american electrician friends here, and they are making that. I'm sure you know that your wife as a nurse could make over up to $100k or over, too. If you are seriously thinking of moving do spend time researching the place you want to live. I love the southeast. I live in a small town and raised my daughter here. If you want more space don't live in big cities. Good luck!
@@jane_7777 Its a good amount to be able to afford a house, the overall income he and his wife earn are around 100k and above nearing 200
We have electric scooters and they are in most major cities here. I live in Atlanta Georgia.
Did you think of moving to somewhere in Europe or was the US always the primary goal?
The USA was always somewhere we both wanted to move to. We had also considered lots of places in Europe too. Especially when we were not sure if we would get the visa to come here. The issue with Europe was picking somewhere with good weather but also the language barrier. We would have been open to trying somewhere in Europe.
Problem with the uk is the nice parts out in the country etc are just so expensive, UK city center's are just disgusting, Cramped and grey and horrid, Miserable People everywhere walking around like they are on the set of the walking dead, I'm currently stuck in north london on a vile council estate and my mental health is suffering real bad, I just pray one day i can escape, I'm so desperate atm that I'm even considering just getting a flight and becoming an alien 👽, I know that sounds crazy but i cant take being here much more.
Go New York…it’s jus like London but on Steroids…maybe that will legitimise your complaints
Do you still get benefit from NHS? As far as i know NHS paid your healthcare if you're still holding UK passport
The NHS is really only for UK residents. Being a UK passport holder does not entitle us to NHS benefits ( as I understand).
Going back to UK this month from
Las Vegas. Look forward to the questions lol X
Enjoy! Pretty much every interaction will be a repeat of the same sort of questions and assumptions :)
We visited the UK in November last year, oh it was so cold! Hope you have a nice trip, it is still always nice seeing family, friends and enjoying British treats and food.
vegas isnt a place i could live, ok to visit but thats about it..
We actually thought the same. Infact we only moved here thinking it would be temporary whilst we found somewhere better. However, we ended up loving Summerlin as an area and met great friends here.
@@ANTSEL would be great to hear info about medical plans, its what put off alot of brits , im thinking of moving to Florida 🇬🇧
The reason for traffic is road space is being reduced by whitelining zoning and bus lanes that are hardly ever used and cycle lanes that are never used. And phased traffic lights to stop traffic flow
How easy is it to move to the US from the UK ?
😂 anytime people ask me how London is, I say "miserable, unless you know people there."
I’m so glad I came across this. It makes me want to leave the UK even more 🙈
Do it! :)
You will regret it. The US is a more brutal society than the UK.
Interesting re Health Insurance, thats one thing that's always worried me about moving to the USA but I'd love to do Florida have wanted to for about 10 years now.
Regarding healthcare it surprised us too initially but we appreciate it is very personal and may not be the same for everyone. We do believe as long as you have a job/ source of income, and plan accordingly you will be fine here. It is just a very unforgiving place if you fell on hard times.
@@ANTSEL thats very true, thanks for your reply I appreciate it. Enjoy that amazing sunshine 👌🏽
I hope one day foreigners will get the accurate understanding of our Health System.
Hello and thank you for the video which is very informative, if you have a green card in the us and god forbid you become disabled or ill
What happens to your health care ? Do you get covered in the US?
I wouldn't mind hearing about your cultural experiences: How do people assess your background? I have some "racially ambiguous" friends from other countries, and am intrigued by their experiences.
Unfortunately not. Next time we would like to venture out more. Tassie was beautiful.
Hi new sub here from the Uk we love America ❤
Thanks for subbing!
I would miss the U.K. Cadbury chocolates the few times I’ve travelled to US I have never liked their chocolate/ candies . Always prefer my U.K. chocolate ❤
Great video 🎉
Chocolate is not good here. Agreed, that chocolate is much nicer in the UK. We often stock up everytime we go back :)
I am originally from England and married an American in 1990. We have lived in both the Uk (Berkshire and Cornwall) and the US (Southern California, Northern Utah and now Mesquite Nevada). We have raised 3 children during that time who all have dual citizenship as do my wife and I. We choose to live in the US because financially we are far better off. I have started two businesses in England, and two businesses in the US, and the earnings potential in the US is far greater. We keep so much more of our money than we would do in the UK, sales tax is around 7% in Nevada as opposed to VAT at 20% in the UK. The tax laws in the US are far friendlier than the UK, here in Nevada we do not pay state income tax, we still have to pay about 19% federal tax up to about $90k of income. All these things make us wealthier than we’d otherwise be in the UK.
There is something to be said though for the beauty of England. I would never live in Berkshire as it is way too congested, but I would consider living in so many other areas of England, where the countryside and the village lifestyles are idyllic. I do miss the English sense of humor, I do relate more to the English than I do the Americans, even though I’ve been here for so many years. I like the Americans, but when it comes down to it, I am more English than I am American. I think, myself included, that no matter where we go, we are going to pack up all our troubles with us. So if you can try to enjoy your life where you are now, you’ll probably be able to enjoy your life even more when you move to somewhere you really like.
P.s. It has been over 100 degrees in Mesquite every day since the beginning of June this year, being 2024, I would love some English grey 😂
im in derby uk and its got so much worse here now i wish i was young and fit i would live in the usa tomorrow if i could its been a wish of mine since i was a kid in the 70s growing up watching all them films but the u.s. looks a lovely place to live i would swap tomorrow if i could..best wishers you both look a lovely couple and got your heads on the right way. all the best to you love from derby
Hi Darren, thank you so much for your comment. We love hearing from new people on our channel and learning about them. We like to think it is never too late, but appreciate life does not always work out that way. Thanks for sharing with us and hope you keep watching :)
@@ANTSEL thank you and all the best to you both......(just subbed)....
I live in America and I can’t believe the prices you quote for food. I pay around $1.50for eggs here. Maybe groceries are so expensive in Vegas because you are in the dessert.
The prices are very expensive here. We have learnt there are many places in the US that is much cheaper.
I'm with you guys, the UK is cold, grey and its such an indoor lifestyle the majority of the year. I love sunshine. Did you guys have a job to go to there? Btw I spent 17 yrs in London and escaped last March to Lincolnshire SUCH a change and no grid lock traffic jams, London is a dump
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment on our video.
I got a relocation from the company I was working for in the UK, to the USA. We both had wanted to move to the USA for a while, and it was just a case of finding the right role to move for.
We both LOVE the sunshine here and instantly feel it if we suffer any grey days here.
Sel
UK getting worse smart people leave
What about fruits and vegetables? I found finding fresh fruit was difficult for example. Anything really difficult to get compared to UK supermarkets?
Here in Vegas we definitely do not have any issues getting fruit and veg. We have found that we get a great selection here but we do find it quite expensive compared to the UK. We have found price of fruit and veg cheaper in California and have seen that the selection there is also great. We cannot speak to other states in the USA.
Getting decent bread is hard here. We have learnt to go to bakeries for bread now.
Perhaps you did not go to the right places to get fruits and vegetables.
Where in the USA do you live? Are you ok with the weather and gun violence
Live in Las Vegas. The weather suits us just fine here. Mostly always sunny, and we are fine with the heat in the summer. The winter gets colds, but it is still clear blue skies.
Gun violence is the biggest downside to the US but you can find places (like where we live) where you never feel unsafe or concerned about gun violence.
One day 🙏 I live in London going to be 24 soon , and I wanna move to California , I don’t got a clue how to but one day ….✌️
Here is hoping you make it here too 😊
Same same wow I thought I was the only one 😂
Hey there from the east coast. Actually, we have a couple states that are the size of Europe but from an american point of view some of the videos ive seen about the landscape of Europe is stunning.
Hi! Absolutely, many places in Europe are visually amazing. Even England has beautiful places, the issue is the weather.
Oh man, the food prices in Las Vegas are really high. I agree Target is a step up from Walmart. Do you have Aldi in Vegas ? Things like eggs, milk, fruits and vegetables are a lot cheaper, very good quality, and generally fresh at least here in south Florida.
Yea.. food prices are quite here. You have to go to very particularly places to get good quality food, but then you pay for it...
Thanks for sharing, Florida was somewhere we considered moving to in the past.
Thank you for this video! Very helpful information for an American thinking about moving to the UK.
Glad it was helpful!
What attracts you about the uk??
Good question, curious to know too
Love to see this! Im trying to convince my husband to move to America and I'll definitely be sending him some of your lovely videos! The constant grey is getting to us.
Let us know if you convince him :)
Don't overlook the "fly over states." Much less expensive land/housing/utilities/fuel/state and local taxes. I live on the edge of a smaller town in Oklahoma (I'm not in the town. I'm in the county).
Our smaller town has a population of 16,000. We have a university and 2 good-sized hospitals, so there are plenty of jobs.
Housing prices have jumped in the past 5 years, but it is still more affordable than the large cities.
I know it's late, but wrlcome my fellow Americans from Mississippi!
Hi!
How many guns you got
Is 70-80k usd enough where you live?
You can live on that salary in Vegas.
Never move to UK! 😡 🇬🇧
I live in Henderson and I’m glad you’re enjoying Vegas! I know the heat can be unbearable at times but that’s really the only bad part about living here. World class entertainment and food just a 15-20 min drive away and California beaches just a few hours away. I hope more Brits decide to come 😊
Im struggling to get a green card whats the best way to get a job? Is it job fair etc
Hi! Lots of videos on this. Have a look through our older videos where we break down how we go our visa, the different visa types and advice depending on your situation.
The most common route is through an employer, who sponsors your move. Essentially working for an international company in your current country, and that company sponsoring the move.
@@ANTSEL ok thankyou very much
How did you move did you require a sponsorship
Lots of videos on how we moved here. I was sponsored through my employer.
It shocks me that uk friends and family are shocked like why what would you possibly miss ?? Grumpy people ? The weather? The small living spaces? The aesthetics of London ? Maybe the shopping but even then
The food, culture, ease of travel to Europe etc
@@hannahwilliams5394America has these things too. America not having trains is a myth. Yes there not trains in small towns but big cities all have it
Late to this, but as a Brit living in CA for the past 4 years I 100% agree with everything you said!
You’re so lucky! I have wanted to live in California for years, hoping in the next few years to get out of the uk. 🩷
Nice to see you guys again. It's interesting to hear what you guys think. My husband is from the UK, and he gives me a dirty look when I bring up a visit to the UK. Lol. I love living here in Vegas
That is funny, and I definitely get how your husband feels now. I (Sel) never thought I would feel that way about the UK but I truly love being here and could not wait to come back to my new home. Ant always new better! lol.
I'm glad you two are happy in the US because we're happy you're here! ❤🥰 lots of love from hot and humid Jupiter, Florida lol xoxo
You definitely need a car in Boston, I visited it's hard to get far without a car. A car makes sense in America because you can get stranded, everything is so large and spread out.
I am currently in a ldr with an American and we are trying to figure out which way to go! That alone is draining, we have taken to TH-cam for research and advice !
WHAT STATE DO U LIVE IN THATS LOW
Nevada
Where do you live? Your US prices are way more than I've ever seen. I live in Missouri with my Brit wife. $1 loaf of bread here not $4.
Las Vegas.
London, where I live, I can’t speak for the rest of the UK. The feeling and quality of life has really gone down, the traffic has really gotten worse, by default you have to allow significantly more journey times! The cost of living, in relation to what you get for your money, time spent working, studying, getting ahead etc (and I’m told that I’m “doing well”) seems that you’re just not getting back what you put in. I would love to leave too, but then the question is to where? How? These things do become harder as you get older.
Funny you wrote this as we have just released a video that touches on what you say.
I would love to move to America
Here's hoping you get to do it!
I was told the Bus services aren't as good in the US they don't run like the UK's do, If we did move to the US we would have to walk into jobs because we have a disabled boy with epilepsy so his medications cost a lot .
Public transport is generally not great here in the US but you can pick a city which has better transport (trains, buses, underground etc) and overall better for walking. This will be the bigger cities but that is confined to the city, unlike the UK and europe where you can have trains going across countries.
If you ever do move here, I would suggest stocking up on meds in the UK before the move. Whilst I have no complaints about the service here, it took some time for me to figure out the health system and get appointments.
Why are you considering a move to the US, if you've heard our "bus services aren't as good". Seems like you are doing your family a disservice, especially if this is a necessity. You don't realize how BIG the USA is...This place is HUGE.
@@darylsledge1456 Im a biker i dont really do buses. And the size of the US is perfect for me.
If you have health insurance, medication is going to be free or extremely cheap.
Is I have to find job in usa from uk or I can travel then I can look for jobs.
I have 2 kids and husband we are family
You need to get sponsorship from the UK, you must not travel here and look for a job.
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Thank you for this video. It was much needed. I laugh when peoole think the UK is better than the US😂
I'm certified chef and I really want to move my family from uk
We have lots of videos that speak to the visas and how to move here. With you being a chef, I am not really sure of your options. The best thing would be to seek advice from an immigration attorney.
This video may be helpful to understand different visa routes.
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Thats what I love about the US over the UK is the supermarkets, I love Walmart and bc Im a coffee lover the choice of coffee creamers in wallmart is AMAZING and we get 1 coffee creamer and it's plain!! Wallmart and Publix is way better than uk supermarkets
That is very true about the flavours of creamers here!
I so much agree with Ant. I currently live in the UK and hope to relocate someday soon to the States. There is nothing to miss here. I really love you both and enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you Christine! Great to read your comment. I see what Ant was saying all along now.
We hope you find a way to relocate here like we did. x
8.50 for eggs?! Woah
Keep in mind that's the price for premium eggs. You can get lower tier eggs for 2 or 3 dollars per dozen.
I just paid $2.67 for a dozen jumbo sized eggs, $8.50 for a12 oz ribeye steak, $2.87 for a gallon of gas or petrol. Vegas is awful pricey.
Yea it is a lot! But as JC mentions, you can get lower quality eggs for cheaper. That is for a dozen pasture raised eggs, comparable to the ones we bought in the UK. We found when we moved here the types of eggs and how they are raised are very different to UK standards. You can get cheaper eggs, free range (which is not the same as our free range) and cage free. Food shopping was much easier in the UK.
Do you think it’s a big risk moving to USA with 4 young kids (one being autistic) even if a job and accommodation had been offered?
If you have a job and accommodation, that's big help right there.
Without knowing your exact situation it is hard to say how risky it is for you, but as long as you have a job and have a reasonable income, you should be fine. I do know a family that have moved here with a large family from the UK, including a child that has autism and have been living well here. They have even found that the care they got in California (they moved to San Francisco) for their child was far superior to what they ever got in the UK.
They only have one of the parents working ( which we are finding is more common here than in the UK).
I personally think there is a lot of opportunity here to do well but at the same time see it can be risky. For me, the risk would be worth it, as England is always there to return to if needed.
Go for it ❤️
Loved hearing both of your perspectives! life drain is the perfect term for what it’s like living in the Uk lol
Thanks! Living in the US has definitely given us a new perspective.
Is it safe for kids?
Safety is always relative to what you are used to. We have never felt "unsafe" here. We live in a very suburban place with lots of children. The UK probably safer but on balance your quality of life may be better here. I would suggest spending time in different places in the US, to know if you would feel safe for your kids.
Great video. I feel the same as you both. Have spent time in America (going back this year) and I am always amazed at how crappy England is in comparison.
Even the pay people think is good i.e. 50k is seen as good here (average wage in London is far below that) BUT if you go to Miami or California people will laugh at a shitty wage like that. You can find trainees in the US doing he same thing you'd do in the UK and you literally have a double on the salary i.e. 25k in the UK > same job in the USA is 50k.
Thanks! The wage disparity is huge. Every time we tell people the salaries in the UK, they can not believe it.
@@ANTSEL Congrats on leaving :)
Can see some salty ppl popping up on this read but if they get out of their feelings: look at what America produce for the world (Apple, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tesla, Amazon. Google, OpenAI etc.) they innovate in every sense of the word bc people from all over the world flock to go there.
England literally has nothing in comparison. people. It is a services economy. The country survives on past 'glory' (i.e. stealing resources from everyone else under the Empire) but no matter how you cut it - England is not on its way up and talented people from all over the world are not lining up to get in.
Hi Guys loved the video, ❤😂🎉
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😀
I moved 40yrs ago. And you’re right. That was the first question my family and friends asked me. Don’t you miss us… of course you do. But you have live your life.
living in vegas i would never miss london lmao
I don't miss the UK, i'm in Thailand ! This might surprise you, but it's totally racist towards ALL foreigners, we have to pay higher prices than the Thais, but it's still GOOD ! Nice video.👍👃🇹🇭 🇬🇧
Thanks! Where in Thailand do you live? We really loved Chang Mai when we visited, mainly the food and how cheap everything was. We plan to go back to visit more of Thailand in the future.
We definitely did not realise how they are if you are a foreigner living there. Good to know if we ever end up considering to move there.
Pattaya......Mabprachan lake !👃👍🤪🇬🇧@@ANTSEL
The lads are back
love it :)
Would love to see a video of how you moved to the US (apologies if you already have) I dream of moving to the US from the UK just have no idea how to go about it.
Here is hoping you can make the move to us some day. If you go back to end of 2020 and then 2021 we have lots of videos sharing about how we moved, the relocation package and the move itself. Some say it’s makes for a good binge watch lol.
New subscriber! You guys are so clear and transparent and exactly a like for like comparison of what my partner and I want to do. Move from Uk to US, all the things your talking about are things we’ve thought about. One question though? We want a car because we love to travel with our dogs so need a big one, cars seem a lot more expensive there. Would it be better to buy in UK and ship it over?
Welcome! Always great knowing we have a new sub. Thank you for your comment too.
You will need to buy a car in the USA. The reason being is, putting aside the shipping cost, you will need to spend a fair amount to make the car road legal in the US. Therefore most people do not do it. I believe classic cars are treated differently.
Good luck with the move.
@@ANTSEL thankyou so much for the response! I will bare this in mind thankyou!
Vegas is high end. Try TX. Food, gas, utilities much cheaper in TX.
We have often discussed Texas as a option to move. It is definitely a place to consider. Anywhere in TX you would recommend we visit? We have been to Austin and San Antonio only.
England is honestly draining, i live here and the crime here is draining me too and the general life, traffics crazy, potholes are crazy too, i'm hopefully leaving soon enough
You are not alone in that feeling. Our friends and family have said similar. Where are you hoping to move to?
@@ANTSEL Quite frankly, I Have no clue but i just want to complete the last few pieces of my education and decide after that, England drains the hell out of me, same for my family, I've considered the United states but dont know past that
That was pretty much Ant’s feeling too. Definitely get a good foundation and then see.
Sel
@@ANTSEL Exactly what i plan to do, emigration costs a fair amount
I subbed because the man has my exact thoughts on the UK.
I love that we’re about quality, doing a good job and saying what we mean… but quality of life… Jesus. There are countries in Africa one could carve out a much better quality of life in than the UK.
Thanks for the sub! And great to know you think in a similar way to Ant. Seems many resonate with Ants thought :)
I needed this video. Thankyou 🩷currently planning on leaving the Netherlands and moving to the US. Found a job there 🎉
Congrats on getting a job in the US! Do you know where in the US you will relocate to?
Yeah man who would choose this , I gotta get out of here, I lived in Kent and moved to Cambridge 6 years ago , I feel like everyone came too. Now traffic, the state of the roads, the inflation, the taxes. Oh my goodness, (as my daughter would say) get me outta here! Wish I knew how, could scrap 40k together, but not skilled worker, could get a a teaching qualification, but would it be valid. How do I do it?
Ant definitely knows that feeling! The issue with getting here is figuring out how. Without being entitled to a visa through family, you need a visa through work and these are typical where a employer needs to sponsor you. With a teaching qualification, like you say, you would need to know it would be valid here and how that would translate into you getting a visa to work here.
There are green cards that can be self sponsored but you need to either have an "extraordinary" ability, e.g sports, professors, science for EB-1A. Or there is an EB2 NIW, where you have to show that the work you will be doing, will be of substantial value or national importance. Which can work if you have a credible business.
You can’t compare UK with US. Uk is such a tiny country. There’s not much to do. But I like to compare US with EU. Europe for me any day.
True. We often say the same when it comes to the size.
Hello Ant and Sel, seems ages since you added a video! You’re be glad to here its still grey and wet and depressing here! We just got from the US ( New York and Miami) and miss it so much. Hopefully get my target fix again soon hahaha. Take care. Xx
Hi Karen! It has been a while. We have not been filming as much lately since we returned from the UK. We will be getting back to it soon.
Glad you had a nice time in New York and Miami, and that you got your target fix in! :) That's a nice mix of places to visit too.