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Hi,

My family and I are due to move to Guam later this year. We would like to plan ahead and we would like to know how expensive is it to live in Guam? What is the cost of accommodation, utilities, eating out etc. in Guam?

Thanks

A

Hi Expat Arrivals,

My partner and I are moving to Malawi and we've read that malaria is a big issue there. Although some people say we should be fine and not to worry, we'd like some info on healthcare in Malawi. Should we be worried about malaria and getting sick from other diseases? What can we do to prevent getting sick and what can we do for treatment?

Thank you.

Hi,

My family and I are planning to move to Moscow next year. It will be my spouse and two teenage kids. We were wondering what are some of the good and bad aspects of living in the city centre and the garden ring compared to living outside of the city. What sort of accommodation should we look for? How can we find the best options in Moscow? What sort of areas would be suitable for a family with two teenagers?

Thanks!

My employer has recently applied for a Bahrain work visa twice, but official website of Bahrain shows "Visa Expired". Has anyone had a similar experience and does anyone know the reason why the visa expired? It would be helpful if anyone can guide me on this.

Thankyou

Regards

Ali Raza

Hi there, 

I'm an expat living in South Africa. I've lived here for the past five years and my kids were both born here. So, basically its home now. 

With coronavirus spreading, do you think it's possible that the public and or private hospitals would start prioritizing patients who are South African, leaving those of us who are not South Africans with a lower quality or medical care?

Things my husband and I are thinking through to determine if I should return to my home country for the time being, although my family would not necessarily be able to accompany me.

Is 13000 PLN gross salary on a permanent contract enough to live in Wroclaw, Poland? I am moving there from India. My wife will also join me on dependant visa and will be searching for a job here. What will be net salary as private medical insurance is included in the package?

Hi all,

I have been offered a new role in Jeddah, I am British and currently live and work in London.

I am type 1 diabetic therefore I use two insulins, needles and a freestyle libre, which currently I get each month as part of the NHS.

The company has said to me every employee is covered with Bupa VIP, however, after looking online I cannot see what this covers and if it would cover my condition and medication.

Hello, 

We are a Belgian family, currently living in France. We will move to Ottawa in the summer of 2021.

Our 3 boys are enrolled in the International School of Toulouse (IGCSE and IB curriculum). 

We would like to know if there are schools in Ottawa, apart from the international schools, that also follow the IGCSE and IB curriculum? 

Thanks :-)

Ann

Hi all,

My husband and I will be moving to Dallas, Texas by mid-year. It will be the two of us and our two young children. We are planning on buying a car that will mostly be used by my husband for work. Our friends are now saying that we would need two cars as public transport isn't very good.

Will we be able to manage with a single car while living in Dallas? Are there public transport options in case I need to go out while not having the car?

Hope someone can help!

I have an upcoming interview for a teaching position at Al-Bayan Bilingual School in Kuwait. I currently live in USA (Virginia). 

I am wondering if anyone is a teacher there and can give me information about what it is like working in Kuwait? Do you have any insights into daily life, lifestyle and culture in Kuwait? Do you recommend it? 

Can you give me any interview tips (types of questions to be prepared to answer or specifics to ask)?  If you are a parent and have a child/children there what has their/your experience been? 

I am a graphic design student interested in finding work in Timisoara when I graduate next year. From my research, this career isn't paid so well in Romania.

What could you recommend for me to do in Timisoara for a higher or more comfortable salary? I am Romanian and speak the language fluently. What options do I have as an expat to make the move worth it?

Thank you,

Theo.

Hi All,

I am planning to move to Australia along with my family with 491 sub class Visa.

I would be interested in knowing the cost of living in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It would be of great help if you could give me some insights into some of the basics such as rent, food, insurance, entertainment, utilities, etc. 

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone,

Please could someone help me with understanding the Kenyan PAYE tax? My husband has been offered a job (gross salary) and we've used various online gross>net pay calculators specifically for Kenya but get VERY different net salary outcomes.

Obviously, before accepting the job, we want to find out actually how much he'll be able to take home each month. If he has been offered KSH598, 251 gross per month, what will his net salary be? Sorry if we're being foolish here but we don't want to relocate and find out that it isn't what we expected.

Hello,

My partner will be transferred from Zurich to Philadelphia this year. I am willing to join him and so I am looking for a job in Philadelphia that matches my background and work experience. 

So far, I have applied remotely to some companies. Do you have recommendations on recruitment agencies or headhunters that could support my job search?

What are job opportunities in Philadelphia in the field of management consulting, business development, or product management within the life sciences or food sector?

Kind regards,

Mariana Nieto

Hey

Hello, 

Do I have to apply for my work visa for Kazakhstan through the embassy in Egypt or can I get it on arrival in the country? What are the documents that I have to get from the employer?

Thanks  

We are looking to move to KL in June and needed to know if houses in KL that are available to rent are furnished or not?

By furnished, I mean, basic furniture, electronic goods etc. Are they a part of the deal or do we need to buy them once we finalize on a house? 

Would anyone know the approximate rent per month to rent a 3 bedroom furnished apartment in Geneva?  I am looking for furnished rental accommodation in Geneva for a couple with 2 young children, ages 3 and 6.  Any suggestions?

We will be moving to Kuala Lampur soon and would appreciate if you can help with recommendations of good American curriculum school.

Appreciate your help.

Regards,

Yasser

Hey there,

As the beginning of this year I was offered an exciting job offer in China which I accepted. I'm due to move from London to Shanghai in July with my wife and daughter. 

I'm now a little concerned about the move because of the Corona Virus situation. We've already set the wheels in motion in terms of finding accommodation and applying to schools, etc. Now, I'm wondering whether we need to put the brakes on the relocation process.

Are there any expats currently in Shanghai that can offer some insights? What are feelings on the ground? Is it safe?

Hello! Just curious as to what a middle age gay man might experience living as an expat in Doha. Offered a teaching job as a primary teacher at an international school. Having lived in many international places I’m used to culture shock. Any comments? Thanks everyone!!

Hi,

I'm moving to Eindhoven with my wife and 5-year-old daughter (she only speaks Greek and understands Portuguese). We are looking for advice for school options where she can learn to speak Dutch.

Thanks 

Bruno Braga

Hello

My wife, 14 year old son and I are looking to spend a full school year in Manchester. Does anyone have any information on the youth soccer programs available in the area? He is a serious player who wants to find a competitive team to play with.

Thanks

I visited London a few years ago and fell in love with the city. I'm from Poland and from what I understand that I am from an EU member state, I can still move to the UK during this transitional period before Brexit really comes into action. In which case, it really is now or never for me and I've been weighing up this decision for a while. 

What are the positives and negatives of expat life in the city? Also, is there hostility to foreigners now? 

I'd love to get some insights from expats already living in London so I can make a well-thought-out decision. 

I'm wondering if there are any ND's successfully practicing who had received their training from an American-accredited naturopathic medical school?  If so, I'm curious what process was required and what challenges you faced?

Thanks for sharing!

Rodney