r/howislivingthere • • Sep 09 '26

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r/howislivingthere • • 4d ago

AMA ❓ I am English from Montréal, Quebec. AMA

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r/howislivingthere • • 17h ago

North America How is living in Yellowknife, NWT?

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Its the capital and only city in the Northwest Territories, with a population around 20k. It seems extremely isolated, so I’m curious about why it exists, what the major industries are, what people do for fun, etc. Does the isolation affect people’s ability to get things like fresh produce or order things online? Any and all perspectives appreciated, thank you :)


r/howislivingthere • • 4h ago

North America How is it living in Fort Collins CO

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My 32 old daughter is going to raise a family there in a couple of years just wanted to get some opinions how it is living there . She comes from a very safe neighborhood where all the neighbors know each other.


r/howislivingthere • • 8h ago

North America How is living in the Redlands,CA?

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r/howislivingthere • • 9h ago

North America What is living in Simi Valley like

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I grew up in the neighboring community of Thousand Oaks(Newbury Park specifically) but never spent time out there. The only thing I really know about it is Manson Cave is near there so simi always kind of scared me for that reason. I’ve considered moving back to the conejo Valley too


r/howislivingthere • • 9h ago

Africa How is living in Algiers, Algeria?

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What's the weather like? Are people generally happy living there?


r/howislivingthere • • 11h ago

North America What's life like in the suburban/rural area west of Manchester/Nashua/Concord, NH?

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r/howislivingthere • • 10h ago

Australia & Oceania How is living in the rural areas of the Australian Capital Territory outside of Canberra?

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r/howislivingthere • • 4h ago

North America Immigrant in Panama curious to know how it's like to live in New Mexico, USA?

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I'm from Miami, USA 🇺🇸, and currently live in Panama 🇵🇦. I was thinking about moving to New Mexico during the pandemic, but never ended up doing it, and I still have some curiosity as to how it's like over there generally. I also have a few questions:

  1. How common is Spanish spoken over there? Both in Miami and Panama, it's spoken by pretty much everyone, although it's used by a higher percentage of the population in Panama. Miami is bilingual.

  2. What type of job opportunities exist over there?

  3. What's your favorite part about living there? What about your least favorite part?

  4. How big of an issue is racial discrimination and xenophobia in the state (on a societal/systemic/structural level)?


r/howislivingthere • • 7h ago

North America How is it living in the Appalachian region in southern New York?

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I know it’s a pretty broad ask, but I’m curious on what it’s like in that region. Is poverty an issue? How expensive can it get? How rural can it get? Would it be safe for a queer pagan to live in? I’m trying to consider different places to move to, and I want to stay in New York if I can, but I’ve also always loved Appalachia


r/howislivingthere • • 4h ago

North America How is life in this part of the Caribbean?

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I understand that there are significant differences between these 4 countries, but I'm curious about all of them. I'd especially like to know what life is like beyond the areas that tourists tend to see.


r/howislivingthere • • 17h ago

Europe How's living in Zürich?

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Why I'm asking: I want to go there for university

About me: I don't socialize a lot and tend to always focus on my education or a project I'm working on. I'm also lesbian.

Specific points of interest: cost of living, noise, safety, how likely is it to experience sexism and queerphobia


r/howislivingthere • • 22h ago

Africa South Africa has an unemployment rate of 33.6%, the second highest in the world. Why is it so high and whats it like being unemployed in South Africa?

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I'm from the UK and recently went through the job market. Its a brutal experience but unemployment in the UK is roughly at 5% so I was hopeful i would find something eventually. With over a third of the country unemployed i think i would effectively resign myself to perpertual unemployment (or try to immigrate abroad).

Is the 33.6% figure accurate or is failing to account for certain unofficial jobs?

What support is there for the unemployed? (In the UK we have Universal Credit, which isn't really enough but its better than nothing)

How is the country/economy functioning with such a high rate of unemployment?

Why does Africa's largest economy have such a high rate of unemployment?

(and if anyone is interested, the most unemployed country is Eswatini - called Swaziland here because i'm guessing the map is a little old)


r/howislivingthere • • 16h ago

North America What is it like in this region?

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Curious of how daily life is around southwest Oregon not on the coast.


r/howislivingthere • • 3h ago

North America How is it living in Tulsa Oklahoma?

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Im a mid 20’s woman who is considering moving there. How is the dating scene? Are there many parks and trails? Would you recommend someone from the Midwest move there?


r/howislivingthere • • 7h ago

North America Best place to live in Northern Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

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I will be relocating with my SO from Florida for a job in Gaylord within the next few weeks and trying to figure out the best area to live. Willing to commute up to an hour from this city (once we have winter tires).

We’re a young couple with no kids (just dogs) and hoping to find somewhere that doesn’t feel too isolated, where we could potentially make friends and still have some things to do nearby. We have temporary housing at least until Spring.

Housing inventory seems pretty limited, so I’m also trying to get a sense of where long-term rentals are most available and the best time to look before more places get tied up as vacation rentals. We’re open to apartments, houses, or anything reasonable that isn’t crazy expensive.

For locals: where would you recommend looking for year-round living? Does rental inventory or pricing usually change much going into winter vs spring, and when is the best time to find something?

This will be a huge transition, and would really appreciate any advice on what to expect and how to prepare for the move. Thanks!


r/howislivingthere • • 3h ago

North America Outside of Portland ME

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I need to be within reasonable driving distance for my wife and I health care providers!


r/howislivingthere • • 2h ago

North America How is living in these settlements along the Russian River?

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Curious, they look idyllic.


r/howislivingthere • • 1d ago

North America What’s it like living on the islands of California’s Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta?

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r/howislivingthere • • 3h ago

North America Bainbridge/Attapulgus, GA

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How is it like to live in this area in rural Georgia? Compare this to living in Tallahassee, FL please. What to expect here?


r/howislivingthere • • 19h ago

North America What’s it like living in small town central PA between Harrisburg and State College?

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r/howislivingthere • • 7h ago

North America What’s life like in Stowe, VT and the surrounding towns? Especially during “off season”.

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r/howislivingthere • • 21h ago

Asia What is it like living in Koh Samui, Thailand?

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r/howislivingthere • • 1d ago

North America How is living in Phonexville,Norristown,King of Prussia Pennsylvania area

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