Moving Abroad is Cheaper Than You Think?

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Many people dream of upping sticks and leaving the UK for an exciting new job, relationship or study opportunity. And while a new location can seem appealing, many people are unaware how cheaply they can leave the UK and jet off to their new destination.

MoveHub, an international shipping expert, compiled a list of the most desirable expat destinations.

Here’s how you could get there:

Dubai

The glitz and glamour of Dubai puts it at as our number one expat destination. Its great oil wealth attracts huge amounts of business giving the city a comfortable and bustling expat scene.

The low tax rates and favourable climate also make Dubai a top destination for foreign workers.

It also has an exceptionally high level of healthcare and a well-regarded educational system with many schools aimed at expats.

Moving to Dubai would cost one person £4,041 based on a return flight from London (£310) and £3,731 on a shipped 20 foot crate.

Paris

No longer just the city of love, Paris is now also important commercially and many international businesses have offices or headquarters in Paris.

Its charm and culture, not to mention wine and cuisine, make it a popular choice for expats.

It has a plethora of international schools and is only a short flight away from the UK.

Moving to Paris would cost one person £557 based on a return flight from London to Paris (£87) and £470 for a shipped 20 foot crate.

Perth

Sunny Perth comes in third place. Its burgeoning and diverse population, booming economy and vibrant cultural scene make it incredibly popular. If this wasn’t enough it also has low pollution, clean beaches, abundant green space and highly efficient public services.

There are more than 300 suburbs in Perth, so there really is something for everyone.

There are also many family attractions such as Perth Zoo, a wildlife park and museums.

Moving to Perth would cost one person £3,571 based on a return flight from London to Perth (£640) and £2,931 on a shipped 20 foot crate.

New York

The city that never sleeps, New York is arguably one of the most exciting cities in the world to live in. It offers countless career opportunities and comes in at seventh place of MoveHub’s most desirable cities to live in (let down by its poor pollution levels).

However, it more than makes up for it with its huge levels of culture, diversity and excitement.

The schools and healthcare are some of the best in the world and many of those who move stateside struggle to come back.

Moving to New York would cost one person £2,559 based on a return flight from London (£388) and £2,171 on a shipped 20 foot crate.

Dublin

Coming just one place lower than New York beautiful Dublin hits the number eight spot of our list.

A romantic and historic city, Dublin is also famed for its excellent universities, beer and whisky!

With lots of green spaces and attractions Dublin is a great place to move to.

Moving to Dublin would cost one person a bargain £471 based on a return flight from London (£60) and £411 for a shipped 20 foot crate.

Notes

The MoveHub rating is based on metrics including the cost of living, level of crime and pollution, quality of healthcare and life.

The cost of flight is based on a return flight from London according to lowest price available on CheapFlights on March 30 2014.

This article was written by Lima Curtis who writes for international moving site MoveHub about her and other people’s travels.