House prices dictate the cost of living locally or nationally. Reduce the pressure on housing and the cost of rents and mortgages drops. EVERY Government since the mid 1990's has refused to tackle this. Too many people chasing too few properties, pushes up prices. London is the monster that the rest of the UK hates!
I absolutely agree, mate. Housing prices are ridiculously high, and the cost of living in the UK reflects that. Unfortunately, it seems to be a global trend nowadays. I’ve spoken to friends from the US, Canada, Poland, Germany, and Spain, and they’re facing similar challenges with soaring prices. It’s remarkable how much things have changed in just a few years. What used to be more affordable has now become increasingly expensive, especially when it comes to housing and rent.
Part of it is living in the South or South East and the other part is experiencing the rent increases of these last two years or so which historically has been pretty extreme. Honestly I'm 43 and I've never seen anything like it, especially around London. This issue will take a long time to resolve but I'm hoping a change in government may restore some sanity to the market but it's hard to see what can be done without a lot of government investment to help increase the supply. That said there's a lot of cheap and even empty housing up north so perhaps what's really needed is rebalancing of the economy.
I’ve heard that there are many empty houses even in London and on the outskirts. However, people are asking for crazy amounts of money for them, so no one is buying, and they’re just sitting empty, often in a pretty bad condition and covered in mould. I hope that the new government can address this housing issue, but I agree with you that it will take a long time to see any significant changes.
That is the cost of living in the South of England, in Scotland it is much less expensive to live and I have found the health service public transport and general lifestyle are excellent, on the whole. Don't get me wrong, not everything is perfect in Scotland nowhere is but compared to the south of England it is far more conducive to a comfortable and happy life on less. I'm retired now, I worked and lived in the South of England for many years, 10 years based in London alone, it was a daily nightmare just trying to survive in London, even when I became self-employed. Also in my personal experience I found London was one of the least friendly environments I ever worked and lived and I had travelled to much of Europe over a period of almost 40 years then, I was never as happy to leave a city as I was to leave London.
I haven’t been to Scotland yet, but I’ve heard that it’s less expensive there and incredibly beautiful. I totally agree with you about London. I enjoy visiting sometimes, but I have no idea what qualifications or income level you need to comfortably live there. London seems to enrich wealthy people while making it difficult for those with lower incomes to thrive.
@@LivingMyUKDreamYes the highlands and Islands of Scotland are lovely, the city of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is also beautiful but rather expensive to live in. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the most populated, I live about 10 miles from Glasgow. You could comfortably live in Scotland on the (National Living Wage) which is £11.44 per hour, rent varies considerably depending on where in Scotland you live. My daughter lives in Glasgow and her rent is £450 per month for a single-bedroom flat.
Wow, it sounds like a fairytale compared to here! I’ve heard so many good things about Glasgow, and it’s definitely on my bucket list of places to visit.
I didn't know there was a UK dream. London is a monster, it skews the prices and salaries beyond 200 miles (which in the UK is not far) But then house prices and rent are higher the closer to get to London.
As someone from Ukraine, living in the UK is like a dream come true for me, mate 🙂 Sure, it’s tough with the high expenses and the need to work hard, but the overall quality of life here surpasses what I experienced back home. I completely agree with you about London - it’s like a giant that dictates prices for the entire country, making it insanely expensive to live there. While salaries may be higher in the city, they don’t necessarily match the cost of living. That’s why I’ve chosen to settle down two hours away from London, where renting a house is much more affordable, and I can enjoy a better quality of life without breaking the bank 🙂
@@LivingMyUKDream Can you explain what was better or worse about UK relative to Ukraine? I guess we should talk about how it was before the war rather than after as obviously its a very difficult place to live in current times. I would guess although I dont want to speak for you, that the economic situation is better, even though costs are higher, with a decent job you can save much more money. I also would assume that public services are much better in the UK although you interestingly said that Ukrainian health provision was better than the UK. However, cuturally I would think Ukraine is better in many ways, as UK often lacks a community spirit and people seem to live in their own little units, either independently or with their partner and perhaps a couple of friends. That leads to a lot of social issues esp. later on with loneliness etc. Id be interested to hear what you think about this?
@@zatarawood3588 This is such a huge topic, so I think I need a separate video for this 🙂 But yeah, you’re right that everything I say about Ukraine is how it was before the war. I haven’t been there for more than two years now, and so many things have changed. Life in the UK is much more comfortable here. Even people from Poland who live here say so, but Poland has a stronger economy than Ukraine. Public services are better here, but they are just different. I mean, in Ukraine, people have to pay for surgeries, which is a huge downside. But if you need to see a doctor, you can do it the same day or the next day, and it’s free. This is really cool; you know that you don’t have to wait for weeks to be seen. So, there are some pros and cons everywhere. Regarding cultural differences, you’re right. In Ukraine, people know each other better; we know all our neighbours. Generally, people live in blocks of flats there, and there could be a few hundred people in one block of flats, and people there know at least a third of them, and often more than that. It’s much easier to make friends back there, I mean real friends. But as I said, to explain everything in depth, I need a separate video for this 🙂
@@LivingMyUKDream Hey thanks for the reply) Yes theres a lot to think about, & it would be really interesting to hear more about this from you perhaps in a future video) With the UK, I was born in London, England, & its noticeably getting worse in terms of living standards. The costs are going up and the wages are not rising anywhere close to in line. So my parents generation was able to easily get a home, & had enough money to save and invest for the future, not to mention enjoy themselves as well. Its becoming quite difficult now unless you have an 'elite' job, what you described as a (high) skilled job which by nature are fewer in number and highly competitive to get into. I have a view that its sensible to be fluid in terms of where you live, hence why Im interested in other places including in Eastern Europe which I guess we can put Ukraine into) That social phenomena which you described about Ukraine is exactly what I meant by community spirit, there is a different social and cultural way of life, which is definitely missing in the UK. Now why that is really is fascinating, perhaps a mix of inherent social behaviours, but perhaps also how society is structured, with a focus on working, and buying stuff, to go up an economic ladder. Now saying that, the US is more of an aggressive capitalist society & they are more social that the UK in general.
@@zatarawood3588 I completely agree with you that our parents could afford more than we can, and it’s becoming increasingly expensive to live. However, the same trend is true in Europe and the US. My classmate, who has been living in Florida for the last 15 years or so, said that in the US if you want to live comfortably, you have to work in IT or be a lorry driver. Of course, there are many exceptions, but in general, regular jobs don’t provide people with the ability to live, but just to survive. This is really sad, but it seems that the international trend is to make the rich wealthier while the middle class and poor people are becoming even poorer. This creates more social distancing between people.
Thank you very much, Luda. I really appreciate it. I’m trying my best to make every video better than the previous one and give some useful information to everybody 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Wow, that’s expensive and it’s a tiny place. But on the other hand you can enjoy everything that London can offer and you won’t find it in other places.
South Dorset here, £560 per month for rent and about £400 for utilities plus internet (do not have Sky) The rent pays for Garden, Parking, Weekly Cleaning in Public Access Halls and Entry Ways. I am earning £21 per hour in my Dockland Job, which I started at just £10 per hour six years ago. Living anywhere in the UK that is over 100mi from a city, is much cheaper.
Wow, I’m in shock 😮 It looks so cheap down there. I’m a bit jealous. But I have to live near my office to go to work and everything is so expensive here.
Rent for £560 per month in South Dorset is cheap. I’ve been looking to move that way from South Wiltshire and have not seen anything that cheap. Good find 👍🏽
@@wheresclairediving It is with a Housing Association, which means it is not a privet land lord. I am on the upper floor and can see miles around, almost 180 degrees from my lounge and bedroom windows.
@@LivingMyUKDream basically it's social housing but it sadly has a stigma attached to it. If I go back 10 years, I was living in a one bedroom in Southampton under a very secure tenancy and my rent was £325/month with two rent free weeks each year. However I did have to wait eight years to be given it. It was in a bit of a state and unfurnished (no white goods etc) but a very good deal nonetheless.
@@Talkathon408 I don’t know much about social housing. When I rented the place I live in now, it was unfurnished too, and I had to buy everything for it. But I hope that one day I’ll be able to take out a mortgage because everybody tells me that paying a mortgage is cheaper than rent 🙂
I couldn’t tell that for sure because I have visited only to two of them and I arrived at the first one by bus. However, I find it unacceptable that hospitals have paid car parks, especially considering the long queues they often have.
@@LivingMyUKDreambut regarding the video, spot on, you are not aloud to have a life anymore, you need to have 2 jobs to keep up with the payments, like you showed the wage is lower than expenses, regarding going out you said 50 pounds, that's cheap, probably you don't eat, let's say you go to zoo, you have to use the train which is not cheap, you have pay the entry to zoo and so on, so in the end one day out might cost you easily 100 pounds
Yeah, I absolutely agree. I didn’t want to scare people by mentioning how much it could cost to go somewhere on weekends. Plus, this varies greatly from person to person. For example, one day I might go to a restaurant, while another day I might visit a castle where the entrance fee is only £12-15, plus the cost of parking. While some people enjoy going to pubs, I personally find it too expensive and rarely go there. But I know some people who just stay home on weekends or go for a walk because they can’t afford to go anywhere. Train services are a whole different story that probably deserves its own video to discuss and explain thoroughly. I couldn’t believe it at first, that it’s actually cheaper to travel by car for 5 hours than by train. I was shocked. And trains here are more expensive than in Europe.
I wouldn't say that. In some places it's high but not everywhere. It depends where you live. Also it depends which countries we are comparing. It's much safer here than say in Canada or in the US.
Hi, I think overall this is a fair assessment. And as a Brit, I hope you feel very welcome here despite what the papers sometimes say about peoples attitudes towards immigration. On the point of the healthcare though, I think you're being a bit harsh. I would agree that primary care isn't great, the level of service has really deteriorated this last ten years, however, secondary care in contrast is at times world class. Sure it can depend where in the UK you live and you can be forced to wait a bit for an operation if it's not urgent, but most secondary care departments are very good. I need to stress that last bit about if it's not urgent. If you have an urgent referral, then you will be seen very quickly, I mean within a few weeks. And I don't mean an emergency like A&E sorry. That's always an option of course but I mean an urgent referral by a GP to a consultant or in my case if you report a severe deterioration in your symptoms to your inflammatory bowel disease flare team. That's just my experience though I guess, so I'd be interested to hear yours. I happen to only live down the road from you in Southampton btw.
One last point though. It's true expenses can be high, especially council tax. But it's worth noting that other countries in Europe have more 'progressive' rates of taxation, they don't have the personal allowance like we do in the UK, as in we don't pay income tax on the first £12,570 we earn. Admittedly we do pay national insurance which is a tax in all but name. Should mention the bus fares can be brought down by buying a monthly pass. Same with rail although that's even more expensive.
I beg to differ. I believe his assessment of our healthcare is rather accurate, unfortunately. According to the 2024 edition of the CEOWORLD magazine Health Care Index, our healthcare system ranks 31 out of 197 countries. The Legatum Institute, a London-based think tank, has also evaluated where to find the best healthcare in the world. Its 2023 report ranks the UK 34 out of 104.
99% of people who I’ve met, were friendly and nice. Yeah, some are really against immigrants and expressing racism. But I think you can’t judge people based on just one general condition, like “I hate him because he’s an immigrant”. It’s the same racism as “I hate him because he’s black…”, you know. I’m aware that many immigrants don’t want to go to work and just claim benefits and other people are paying for that. But I’m one of those who pay for such people because I work hard to survive here and achieve my dreams. So when somebody is saying that they’re against immigrants I understand them but don’t take it personally.
Regarding healthcare, yeah, I might have been a bit harsh, but I was comparing it to the healthcare system in Ukraine. There, you can see a doctor on the same day or the next day, and it's free. That's what I meant by describing the healthcare here as 'awful.' For me, it's really odd to have to wait for weeks to see a doctor. I remember when I was in Ukraine, we used to complain about waiting for an ambulance in a city the size of Southampton or Portsmouth (I haven't been to many other cities of the same size 😀) for half an hour. But here, you can wait for 10 hours, and it might never arrive. And I'm saying this from my personal experience. However, there are some pros here too. The fact that even complex and expensive surgeries are free here is really great. I know we pay taxes for this, but still, it's really cool. In Ukraine, you have to pay for operations. Recently, I spoke to my friend from the US, and he told me about how expensive the healthcare system is there. That's crazy! 🤪
What about using a bicycle to get to work? We had a Ukrainian woman and her son staying with us and they refused to ride a bike even though there was a local scheme to give bicycles to Ukrainian guests. She said that people in Ukraine don't use bikes. This surprised us. We have well paid professional jobs but we love to use our bikes for short journeys instead of the car, especially when the weather is good. Perhaps this is a northern European custom?
Oh, that’s a good point. I’m not entirely sure why people in Ukraine don’t use bikes to commute to work. I can’t even explain why. Perhaps it’s because the cycling culture has only started to develop recently, and there weren’t many bike parking spaces at different locations. Maybe the main reason is that most people live in blocks of flats, and it’s inconvenient to carry a bike up the stairs say to the fifth floor, especially since not every building has a lift. Personally, I really loved my bike and used it often. However, I had to carry it up the stairs to the fourth floor, which was fine for me, but I can imagine it would be challenging for some people, especially women.
No, that's not true. There are train strikes sometimes but not always while all the trains are out of service. And some trains could be canceled sometimes and you have to take a bus or wait for another train. Maybe that's why people usually use cars here.
It's not easy here. To live comfortably you have to have a good payed job and for this you have to have some skills. Financial help from the government is low because they force people to go to work. And also some people think that everything is easier in Europe. But I can tell you that it's pretty the same there. Nowadays you have to have a modern job or otherwise you'd just survive everywhere. But the overall quality of life is really comfortable. People don't work as hard as in the US and the healthcare system is free. So there are many positive things in this country, but there are minuses too.
Oh wow, you live in Portsmouth, cool. I live near Fareham, so Portsmouth and Southampton are the closest cities to me. And I like it there, especially being near the sea.
@@LivingMyUKDream i lived in Portsmouth for most of my life now just north in Waterlooville. My wife comes from near Fareham in Titchfield though so I know the area well
@@toton1 I’m still exploring the area when I have free time. Sometimes running around or just jump in my car and go somewhere. I really like British architecture. When I moved to the UK 🇬🇧 my first impression was “Oh wow, I’m living in a Harry Potter world” 😀.
Well, that’s absolutely great. But sometimes you’re bound to a certain place because of work and it dictates where you have to live and how much you will spend.
@@LivingMyUKDream its run down because no one lives there, no money gets put into the town cos no one lives there, the councils of yorkshire and lancashire fight over who conmtrols burnley no one wants it cos no one lives there it costs more money to kkeep then to give away. but burnley IS a nice place its on the edge of the mountains, near the yorkshire dales, not far from the lakes, not far from the forest of bowland and trough of bowland, near to manchester, but like i say no onme lives there so gets run down and crime appears. but when people say there isnt enough houses in the uk, its a lie, they just mean theres no houses in places they want to live
If you have children it gets even scarier. The middle class in this country is slowly sliding into poverty. Myself and my partner are no longer able to go on holiday anymore.. just work and home.. that's it now. No hope on the horizon sadly, but we should remember, this is happening all over the western world.
It’s truly disheartening. I completely agree that this issue is not unique to one country. I’ve spoken to friends from various countries, including the US, Canada, Poland, and Germany, and it’s apparent that similar challenges exist everywhere in the Western world.
Tell us about the health service? Is it good ? How quickly can I see a doctor ? What about their train service? Is it reliable? What about train costs? How much rent? How much food drink ? Is UK clean or dirty like third world country? What about their rivers , seas and beaches, are they clean or dirty? What about bills, how much? Why are UK people leaving UK to live in mainland Europe or North America? Why UK people not happy with UK?
I man, I need a whole new video to answer all of these questions 🙂. Some of the answers you can find in my videos but to the rest of them I need to create a video. But thank you for the suggestions. I hope my videos will be useful to you.
When you said "im from Ukraine" i dropped my chin. I was 100% sure you are from Germany, at least your accent sounds like. I am also from Ukraine, living in Ireland. Add some energy to your videos, smile G!
Oh wow, it’s nice to see my fellow Ukrainians here. I hope everything is going great for you in Ireland. I didn’t know I had such an accent 🙂 I mean, I’ve never been to Germany or Italy. But often, people ask me here if I’m Italian 😀
I doubt the Health care system is currently better in Ukraine with the amount of injured Military to care for .If it is ? it is depending on US money which is drying up .
Honestly, mate, I don’t know. I haven’t been there for more than two years. Despite the ongoing war, you can still see a doctor the same day or the next day. There are some pros and cons too. For example, the healthcare system is fast there. However, if you need an operation, you’d have to pay for it. Additionally, the Ukrainian government doesn’t cover medical expenses for injured soldiers. They have to pay for their treatment out of their own pockets. So it’s not like the hospitals are overwhelmed with injured soldiers. But that’s another story.
I have Crohn's. The medication I was on until recently costs £12k in the first year and £8k each year after. I wouldn't want to live in a poorer country. Fine if you're not sick although you'd expect more corruption which obviously could potentially affect loads of things.
@@Talkathon408 Yeah, you’re absolutely right. If you need medication, I don’t know a better country to live in than the UK. And corruption is a huge downside in many countries. This was one of the main reasons why I left Ukraine.
It is. And if you don't live in London it's better to have a car. Cars are pretty cheap here. If you're not fancy, you can easily buy a car from one salalry (it will be old and would have to spend a whole salary on it, but you can do it).
We know the NHS is bad, but we do not realise that it is worse than Ukrainian medical care services. And yet us Brits continue to praise the NHS as a as some sort of National treasure to keep.
I can’t say that the NHS is bad. I believe that when someone has a serious condition, the treatment will be good once they receive it. However, the key issue here is the waiting time, as one can wait for ages to receive treatment. But the positive aspect is that it’s free. In Ukraine, people have to pay for medicines and surgeries, which can be expensive. However, if you need to see a doctor, you can do so on the same day or the next day for sure. There’s no need to wait for weeks to be seen, and visiting a doctor is free. That’s what’s great about the medical system there - the speed of it.
@@imtiajali7040 I don’t know about that but I believe that everything is much more complicated and British government (at least the current one) doesn’t know how to fix it.
@@imtiajali7040 You know that is complete drivil. We need to replace the NHS with a European style health system, including organisation and pay rates. The British NHS is an embarrassment regardless of which government is in power.
@@juleswombat5309 NHS is the best thing about Britain. But it should be upgraded. I found French system more effective. NHS is fully funded by government and that’s what makes it overwhelmed.
I hope you can make a good life here, but the UK is long past its golden era of 1950 - 2000, as with many western countries, the standard of living has been falling for many years as things become less and less affordable and the quality of public services decrease as the population continually expands due to high immigration numbers and lack of funding, and also the social problems that has came with mass immigration from the third world, my advice would be to save money here and take it back to ukraine once the war is over and buy yourself a house ect, good video and good luck
I don’t know how life was here 20-30 years ago, but I can tell you for sure that nowadays many countries are experiencing similar issues: European countries, Canada, and the US. The housing crisis and the high cost of living are widespread. There seems to be nowhere to escape to. Perhaps Asian countries offer some relief, but I can’t say for sure since I haven’t been there and don’t have friends who can provide insights. We just have to wait and see what the future holds for us. Thank you mate for kind words. Wish you all the best.
Привіт. Та я б заливав би субтитри, але Ютуб сам автоматично робить субтитри на різні мови. Ти просто коли натискаєш на субтитри, далі треба зайти в зірочку збоку з права, натиснути на Субтитри, далі Автоматичний переклад і можна вибрати будь-яку мову. Спробуй чи вийде.
If you don’t like what you pay to live and things are better as you say in your country why are you not home. Or is the prospect of being in the army to much for you
You probably didn’t pay attention while watching my video. I mentioned that I like this country and chose to move here even before the war. But if you only wanted to say something negative, it doesn’t matter what I say here.
@@111dddcca 😂😂How can YOU possibly know what he does or doesn’t owe the Ukrainian government??? Or any other government, for that matter??? Or are you just fat-mouthing it???🤮🤮
@@mackan-kf4tg The gov't only see's you as an economic unit and takes an avg of 45% of your income (Govt spending is 45% of gdp in the UK). If it were more profitable to bump that figure up to 100% and keep us as slaves they would do so.
Thanks for the video. I wish you all the best!
Thanks make. Really appreciate it. Take care
Really good breakdown. Thanks
Thank you, mate 🙂
House prices dictate the cost of living locally or nationally. Reduce the pressure on housing and the cost of rents and mortgages drops. EVERY Government since the mid 1990's has refused to tackle this. Too many people chasing too few properties, pushes up prices. London is the monster that the rest of the UK hates!
I absolutely agree, mate. Housing prices are ridiculously high, and the cost of living in the UK reflects that. Unfortunately, it seems to be a global trend nowadays.
I’ve spoken to friends from the US, Canada, Poland, Germany, and Spain, and they’re facing similar challenges with soaring prices. It’s remarkable how much things have changed in just a few years. What used to be more affordable has now become increasingly expensive, especially when it comes to housing and rent.
Part of it is living in the South or South East and the other part is experiencing the rent increases of these last two years or so which historically has been pretty extreme. Honestly I'm 43 and I've never seen anything like it, especially around London. This issue will take a long time to resolve but I'm hoping a change in government may restore some sanity to the market but it's hard to see what can be done without a lot of government investment to help increase the supply. That said there's a lot of cheap and even empty housing up north so perhaps what's really needed is rebalancing of the economy.
I’ve heard that there are many empty houses even in London and on the outskirts. However, people are asking for crazy amounts of money for them, so no one is buying, and they’re just sitting empty, often in a pretty bad condition and covered in mould. I hope that the new government can address this housing issue, but I agree with you that it will take a long time to see any significant changes.
That is the cost of living in the South of England, in Scotland it is much less expensive to live and I have found the health service public transport and general lifestyle are excellent, on the whole. Don't get me wrong, not everything is perfect in Scotland nowhere is but compared to the south of England it is far more conducive to a comfortable and happy life on less. I'm retired now, I worked and lived in the South of England for many years, 10 years based in London alone, it was a daily nightmare just trying to survive in London, even when I became self-employed. Also in my personal experience I found London was one of the least friendly environments I ever worked and lived and I had travelled to much of Europe over a period of almost 40 years then, I was never as happy to leave a city as I was to leave London.
I haven’t been to Scotland yet, but I’ve heard that it’s less expensive there and incredibly beautiful.
I totally agree with you about London. I enjoy visiting sometimes, but I have no idea what qualifications or income level you need to comfortably live there. London seems to enrich wealthy people while making it difficult for those with lower incomes to thrive.
@@LivingMyUKDreamYes the highlands and Islands of Scotland are lovely, the city of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland is also beautiful but rather expensive to live in. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the most populated, I live about 10 miles from Glasgow. You could comfortably live in Scotland on the (National Living Wage) which is £11.44 per hour, rent varies considerably depending on where in Scotland you live. My daughter lives in Glasgow and her rent is £450 per month for a single-bedroom flat.
Wow, it sounds like a fairytale compared to here! I’ve heard so many good things about Glasgow, and it’s definitely on my bucket list of places to visit.
I didn't know there was a UK dream. London is a monster, it skews the prices and salaries beyond 200 miles (which in the UK is not far) But then house prices and rent are higher the closer to get to London.
As someone from Ukraine, living in the UK is like a dream come true for me, mate 🙂 Sure, it’s tough with the high expenses and the need to work hard, but the overall quality of life here surpasses what I experienced back home.
I completely agree with you about London - it’s like a giant that dictates prices for the entire country, making it insanely expensive to live there. While salaries may be higher in the city, they don’t necessarily match the cost of living.
That’s why I’ve chosen to settle down two hours away from London, where renting a house is much more affordable, and I can enjoy a better quality of life without breaking the bank 🙂
@@LivingMyUKDream Can you explain what was better or worse about UK relative to Ukraine? I guess we should talk about how it was before the war rather than after as obviously its a very difficult place to live in current times. I would guess although I dont want to speak for you, that the economic situation is better, even though costs are higher, with a decent job you can save much more money. I also would assume that public services are much better in the UK although you interestingly said that Ukrainian health provision was better than the UK. However, cuturally I would think Ukraine is better in many ways, as UK often lacks a community spirit and people seem to live in their own little units, either independently or with their partner and perhaps a couple of friends. That leads to a lot of social issues esp. later on with loneliness etc. Id be interested to hear what you think about this?
@@zatarawood3588 This is such a huge topic, so I think I need a separate video for this 🙂
But yeah, you’re right that everything I say about Ukraine is how it was before the war. I haven’t been there for more than two years now, and so many things have changed.
Life in the UK is much more comfortable here. Even people from Poland who live here say so, but Poland has a stronger economy than Ukraine.
Public services are better here, but they are just different. I mean, in Ukraine, people have to pay for surgeries, which is a huge downside. But if you need to see a doctor, you can do it the same day or the next day, and it’s free. This is really cool; you know that you don’t have to wait for weeks to be seen. So, there are some pros and cons everywhere.
Regarding cultural differences, you’re right. In Ukraine, people know each other better; we know all our neighbours. Generally, people live in blocks of flats there, and there could be a few hundred people in one block of flats, and people there know at least a third of them, and often more than that. It’s much easier to make friends back there, I mean real friends.
But as I said, to explain everything in depth, I need a separate video for this 🙂
@@LivingMyUKDream Hey thanks for the reply) Yes theres a lot to think about, & it would be really interesting to hear more about this from you perhaps in a future video) With the UK, I was born in London, England, & its noticeably getting worse in terms of living standards. The costs are going up and the wages are not rising anywhere close to in line. So my parents generation was able to easily get a home, & had enough money to save and invest for the future, not to mention enjoy themselves as well. Its becoming quite difficult now unless you have an 'elite' job, what you described as a (high) skilled job which by nature are fewer in number and highly competitive to get into. I have a view that its sensible to be fluid in terms of where you live, hence why Im interested in other places including in Eastern Europe which I guess we can put Ukraine into) That social phenomena which you described about Ukraine is exactly what I meant by community spirit, there is a different social and cultural way of life, which is definitely missing in the UK. Now why that is really is fascinating, perhaps a mix of inherent social behaviours, but perhaps also how society is structured, with a focus on working, and buying stuff, to go up an economic ladder. Now saying that, the US is more of an aggressive capitalist society & they are more social that the UK in general.
@@zatarawood3588 I completely agree with you that our parents could afford more than we can, and it’s becoming increasingly expensive to live. However, the same trend is true in Europe and the US.
My classmate, who has been living in Florida for the last 15 years or so, said that in the US if you want to live comfortably, you have to work in IT or be a lorry driver. Of course, there are many exceptions, but in general, regular jobs don’t provide people with the ability to live, but just to survive.
This is really sad, but it seems that the international trend is to make the rich wealthier while the middle class and poor people are becoming even poorer. This creates more social distancing between people.
Very useful video with a lot of information. Thank you 😊
Thank you very much, Luda. I really appreciate it. I’m trying my best to make every video better than the previous one and give some useful information to everybody 🙂
Thanks for video, its 2.5k I London, zone3, studio 16sqm for me ans girlfriend, we mostly stay at home on weekends
Thanks for sharing. Wow, that’s expensive and it’s a tiny place. But on the other hand you can enjoy everything that London can offer and you won’t find it in other places.
South Dorset here, £560 per month for rent and about £400 for utilities plus internet (do not have Sky) The rent pays for Garden, Parking, Weekly Cleaning in Public Access Halls and Entry Ways. I am earning £21 per hour in my Dockland Job, which I started at just £10 per hour six years ago. Living anywhere in the UK that is over 100mi from a city, is much cheaper.
Wow, I’m in shock 😮 It looks so cheap down there. I’m a bit jealous. But I have to live near my office to go to work and everything is so expensive here.
Rent for £560 per month in South Dorset is cheap. I’ve been looking to move that way from South Wiltshire and have not seen anything that cheap. Good find 👍🏽
@@wheresclairediving It is with a Housing Association, which means it is not a privet land lord. I am on the upper floor and can see miles around, almost 180 degrees from my lounge and bedroom windows.
@@LivingMyUKDream basically it's social housing but it sadly has a stigma attached to it. If I go back 10 years, I was living in a one bedroom in Southampton under a very secure tenancy and my rent was £325/month with two rent free weeks each year.
However I did have to wait eight years to be given it. It was in a bit of a state and unfurnished (no white goods etc) but a very good deal nonetheless.
@@Talkathon408 I don’t know much about social housing. When I rented the place I live in now, it was unfurnished too, and I had to buy everything for it. But I hope that one day I’ll be able to take out a mortgage because everybody tells me that paying a mortgage is cheaper than rent 🙂
I'm pretty sure that none of the hospitals have free car park, maybe on bank holidays
I couldn’t tell that for sure because I have visited only to two of them and I arrived at the first one by bus. However, I find it unacceptable that hospitals have paid car parks, especially considering the long queues they often have.
@@LivingMyUKDreambut regarding the video, spot on, you are not aloud to have a life anymore, you need to have 2 jobs to keep up with the payments, like you showed the wage is lower than expenses, regarding going out you said 50 pounds, that's cheap, probably you don't eat, let's say you go to zoo, you have to use the train which is not cheap, you have pay the entry to zoo and so on, so in the end one day out might cost you easily 100 pounds
Yeah, I absolutely agree. I didn’t want to scare people by mentioning how much it could cost to go somewhere on weekends. Plus, this varies greatly from person to person. For example, one day I might go to a restaurant, while another day I might visit a castle where the entrance fee is only £12-15, plus the cost of parking. While some people enjoy going to pubs, I personally find it too expensive and rarely go there. But I know some people who just stay home on weekends or go for a walk because they can’t afford to go anywhere.
Train services are a whole different story that probably deserves its own video to discuss and explain thoroughly. I couldn’t believe it at first, that it’s actually cheaper to travel by car for 5 hours than by train. I was shocked. And trains here are more expensive than in Europe.
actually interesting from a UK resident, looking for work and moving out after university sucks we earn less than we can survive on the minimum
It shouldn’t be like that. But it’ll probably take a long time to fix it
I hear UK crime rate high.
I wouldn't say that. In some places it's high but not everywhere. It depends where you live. Also it depends which countries we are comparing. It's much safer here than say in Canada or in the US.
Hi, I think overall this is a fair assessment. And as a Brit, I hope you feel very welcome here despite what the papers sometimes say about peoples attitudes towards immigration. On the point of the healthcare though, I think you're being a bit harsh. I would agree that primary care isn't great, the level of service has really deteriorated this last ten years, however, secondary care in contrast is at times world class. Sure it can depend where in the UK you live and you can be forced to wait a bit for an operation if it's not urgent, but most secondary care departments are very good.
I need to stress that last bit about if it's not urgent. If you have an urgent referral, then you will be seen very quickly, I mean within a few weeks. And I don't mean an emergency like A&E sorry. That's always an option of course but I mean an urgent referral by a GP to a consultant or in my case if you report a severe deterioration in your symptoms to your inflammatory bowel disease flare team. That's just my experience though I guess, so I'd be interested to hear yours. I happen to only live down the road from you in Southampton btw.
One last point though. It's true expenses can be high, especially council tax. But it's worth noting that other countries in Europe have more 'progressive' rates of taxation, they don't have the personal allowance like we do in the UK, as in we don't pay income tax on the first £12,570 we earn. Admittedly we do pay national insurance which is a tax in all but name. Should mention the bus fares can be brought down by buying a monthly pass. Same with rail although that's even more expensive.
I beg to differ. I believe his assessment of our healthcare is rather accurate, unfortunately. According to the 2024 edition of the CEOWORLD magazine Health Care Index, our healthcare system ranks 31 out of 197 countries. The Legatum Institute, a London-based think tank, has also evaluated where to find the best healthcare in the world. Its 2023 report ranks the UK 34 out of 104.
99% of people who I’ve met, were friendly and nice. Yeah, some are really against immigrants and expressing racism. But I think you can’t judge people based on just one general condition, like “I hate him because he’s an immigrant”. It’s the same racism as “I hate him because he’s black…”, you know.
I’m aware that many immigrants don’t want to go to work and just claim benefits and other people are paying for that. But I’m one of those who pay for such people because I work hard to survive here and achieve my dreams. So when somebody is saying that they’re against immigrants I understand them but don’t take it personally.
Regarding healthcare, yeah, I might have been a bit harsh, but I was comparing it to the healthcare system in Ukraine. There, you can see a doctor on the same day or the next day, and it's free. That's what I meant by describing the healthcare here as 'awful.' For me, it's really odd to have to wait for weeks to see a doctor.
I remember when I was in Ukraine, we used to complain about waiting for an ambulance in a city the size of Southampton or Portsmouth (I haven't been to many other cities of the same size 😀) for half an hour. But here, you can wait for 10 hours, and it might never arrive. And I'm saying this from my personal experience.
However, there are some pros here too. The fact that even complex and expensive surgeries are free here is really great. I know we pay taxes for this, but still, it's really cool. In Ukraine, you have to pay for operations.
Recently, I spoke to my friend from the US, and he told me about how expensive the healthcare system is there. That's crazy! 🤪
Oh wow, I didn’t know about that. I thought that everything was not that bad. Now it seems even more scary.
What about using a bicycle to get to work? We had a Ukrainian woman and her son staying with us and they refused to ride a bike even though there was a local scheme to give bicycles to Ukrainian guests. She said that people in Ukraine don't use bikes. This surprised us. We have well paid professional jobs but we love to use our bikes for short journeys instead of the car, especially when the weather is good. Perhaps this is a northern European custom?
Oh, that’s a good point. I’m not entirely sure why people in Ukraine don’t use bikes to commute to work. I can’t even explain why.
Perhaps it’s because the cycling culture has only started to develop recently, and there weren’t many bike parking spaces at different locations.
Maybe the main reason is that most people live in blocks of flats, and it’s inconvenient to carry a bike up the stairs say to the fifth floor, especially since not every building has a lift.
Personally, I really loved my bike and used it often. However, I had to carry it up the stairs to the fourth floor, which was fine for me, but I can imagine it would be challenging for some people, especially women.
I hear trains no work on weekend and they close roads on weekend? So you can't go anywhere?
No, that's not true. There are train strikes sometimes but not always while all the trains are out of service. And some trains could be canceled sometimes and you have to take a bus or wait for another train. Maybe that's why people usually use cars here.
@@LivingMyUKDream why UK people leaving UK?
It's not easy here. To live comfortably you have to have a good payed job and for this you have to have some skills. Financial help from the government is low because they force people to go to work. And also some people think that everything is easier in Europe. But I can tell you that it's pretty the same there. Nowadays you have to have a modern job or otherwise you'd just survive everywhere.
But the overall quality of life is really comfortable. People don't work as hard as in the US and the healthcare system is free. So there are many positive things in this country, but there are minuses too.
I live in the north of England and my outgoings are £4,000 per month. I have 2 kinds and my wife doesn't work.
Oh man, that’s a lot, at least for me at the moment. I’ve always been told that living in the north of England is cheaper.
Looks like you are enjoying Portsmouth - my home City
Oh wow, you live in Portsmouth, cool. I live near Fareham, so Portsmouth and Southampton are the closest cities to me. And I like it there, especially being near the sea.
@@LivingMyUKDream i lived in Portsmouth for most of my life now just north in Waterlooville. My wife comes from near Fareham in Titchfield though so I know the area well
@@toton1 I’m still exploring the area when I have free time. Sometimes running around or just jump in my car and go somewhere. I really like British architecture. When I moved to the UK 🇬🇧 my first impression was “Oh wow, I’m living in a Harry Potter world” 😀.
if your not bothered where you live hosues in burnley can cost 10k-20k for a terraced house
Well, that’s absolutely great. But sometimes you’re bound to a certain place because of work and it dictates where you have to live and how much you will spend.
Burnley, a dream destination ❤
Haven't been there yet but I've just googled it and it looks lovely 🙂
@@prp3231 round the outskirts its quite nice
@@LivingMyUKDream its run down because no one lives there, no money gets put into the town cos no one lives there, the councils of yorkshire and lancashire fight over who conmtrols burnley no one wants it cos no one lives there it costs more money to kkeep then to give away. but burnley IS a nice place its on the edge of the mountains, near the yorkshire dales, not far from the lakes, not far from the forest of bowland and trough of bowland, near to manchester, but like i say no onme lives there so gets run down and crime appears. but when people say there isnt enough houses in the uk, its a lie, they just mean theres no houses in places they want to live
If you have children it gets even scarier.
The middle class in this country is slowly sliding into poverty.
Myself and my partner are no longer able to go on holiday anymore.. just work and home.. that's it now. No hope on the horizon sadly, but we should remember, this is happening all over the western world.
It’s truly disheartening. I completely agree that this issue is not unique to one country. I’ve spoken to friends from various countries, including the US, Canada, Poland, and Germany, and it’s apparent that similar challenges exist everywhere in the Western world.
Tell us about the health service? Is it good ? How quickly can I see a doctor ?
What about their train service? Is it reliable? What about train costs?
How much rent?
How much food drink ?
Is UK clean or dirty like third world country?
What about their rivers , seas and beaches, are they clean or dirty?
What about bills, how much?
Why are UK people leaving UK to live in mainland Europe or North America?
Why UK people not happy with UK?
I man, I need a whole new video to answer all of these questions 🙂. Some of the answers you can find in my videos but to the rest of them I need to create a video. But thank you for the suggestions. I hope my videos will be useful to you.
Minimum wage 20 years ago was £5.53 with Gorden Brown Kirkcaldy, Scotland 😅
So in 20 years, the minimum wage grew only twice. That’s not really exciting.
Move out of the uk we’re taxed to high and rents are crazy
The question is where to go. Where would you like to move? Or where do you think is better?
When you said "im from Ukraine" i dropped my chin. I was 100% sure you are from Germany, at least your accent sounds like. I am also from Ukraine, living in Ireland. Add some energy to your videos, smile G!
Oh wow, it’s nice to see my fellow Ukrainians here. I hope everything is going great for you in Ireland.
I didn’t know I had such an accent 🙂 I mean, I’ve never been to Germany or Italy. But often, people ask me here if I’m Italian 😀
I like this video ❤☺️😉
Thanks a lot 🙂. I hope it’s useful for everyone who’s planning their move to the UK 🇬🇧
I doubt the Health care system is currently better in Ukraine with the amount of injured Military to care for .If it is ? it is depending on US money which is drying up .
Honestly, mate, I don’t know. I haven’t been there for more than two years. Despite the ongoing war, you can still see a doctor the same day or the next day. There are some pros and cons too. For example, the healthcare system is fast there. However, if you need an operation, you’d have to pay for it.
Additionally, the Ukrainian government doesn’t cover medical expenses for injured soldiers. They have to pay for their treatment out of their own pockets. So it’s not like the hospitals are overwhelmed with injured soldiers. But that’s another story.
I have Crohn's. The medication I was on until recently costs £12k in the first year and £8k each year after. I wouldn't want to live in a poorer country. Fine if you're not sick although you'd expect more corruption which obviously could potentially affect loads of things.
@@Talkathon408 Yeah, you’re absolutely right. If you need medication, I don’t know a better country to live in than the UK.
And corruption is a huge downside in many countries. This was one of the main reasons why I left Ukraine.
I hear UK public transport rubbish?
It is. And if you don't live in London it's better to have a car. Cars are pretty cheap here. If you're not fancy, you can easily buy a car from one salalry (it will be old and would have to spend a whole salary on it, but you can do it).
We know the NHS is bad, but we do not realise that it is worse than Ukrainian medical care services. And yet us Brits continue to praise the NHS as a as some sort of National treasure to keep.
I can’t say that the NHS is bad. I believe that when someone has a serious condition, the treatment will be good once they receive it. However, the key issue here is the waiting time, as one can wait for ages to receive treatment. But the positive aspect is that it’s free.
In Ukraine, people have to pay for medicines and surgeries, which can be expensive. However, if you need to see a doctor, you can do so on the same day or the next day for sure. There’s no need to wait for weeks to be seen, and visiting a doctor is free. That’s what’s great about the medical system there - the speed of it.
Quality follows investment. UK government seems to invest more in Ukrainian healthcare system than NHS.
@@imtiajali7040 I don’t know about that but I believe that everything is much more complicated and British government (at least the current one) doesn’t know how to fix it.
@@imtiajali7040 You know that is complete drivil. We need to replace the NHS with a European style health system, including organisation and pay rates. The British NHS is an embarrassment regardless of which government is in power.
@@juleswombat5309 NHS is the best thing about Britain. But it should be upgraded. I found French system more effective. NHS is fully funded by government and that’s what makes it overwhelmed.
I hope you can make a good life here, but the UK is long past its golden era of 1950 - 2000, as with many western countries, the standard of living has been falling for many years as things become less and less affordable and the quality of public services decrease as the population continually expands due to high immigration numbers and lack of funding, and also the social problems that has came with mass immigration from the third world, my advice would be to save money here and take it back to ukraine once the war is over and buy yourself a house ect, good video and good luck
I don’t know how life was here 20-30 years ago, but I can tell you for sure that nowadays many countries are experiencing similar issues: European countries, Canada, and the US. The housing crisis and the high cost of living are widespread. There seems to be nowhere to escape to. Perhaps Asian countries offer some relief, but I can’t say for sure since I haven’t been there and don’t have friends who can provide insights. We just have to wait and see what the future holds for us.
Thank you mate for kind words. Wish you all the best.
👋 друже додай субтитри Українською.
Цікаво про що ти кажеш.
Дякую !
Привіт. Та я б заливав би субтитри, але Ютуб сам автоматично робить субтитри на різні мови. Ти просто коли натискаєш на субтитри, далі треба зайти в зірочку збоку з права, натиснути на Субтитри, далі Автоматичний переклад і можна вибрати будь-яку мову.
Спробуй чи вийде.
If you don’t like what you pay to live and things are better as you say in your country why are you not home. Or is the prospect of being in the army to much for you
You probably didn’t pay attention while watching my video. I mentioned that I like this country and chose to move here even before the war. But if you only wanted to say something negative, it doesn’t matter what I say here.
Enjoy antichrist times 😂😂😂
🤣😂😅
Why aren’t you back in Ukraine, fighting to save your country? Do you even care about your country and your family back there???😳😳
Why don't you do it, he doesn't owe the Ukranian Govt anything.
He does.. He owes them his nationality..
@@111dddcca 😂😂How can YOU possibly know what he does or doesn’t owe the Ukrainian government??? Or any other government, for that matter???
Or are you just fat-mouthing it???🤮🤮
Let's hope you keep that same energy if war ever comes to our shores.
@@mackan-kf4tg The gov't only see's you as an economic unit and takes an avg of 45% of your income (Govt spending is 45% of gdp in the UK). If it were more profitable to bump that figure up to 100% and keep us as slaves they would do so.