Living in London | What to expect | Cost of living | Would I choose to live here again?

[@georgehosea139]

Watching from Kenya, absolutely valuable information for someone planning to emigrate to U.K. and you are eloquent and gorgeous.😅

[@RemielFarai]

Thank you so much for this super informative video! I really appreciated your positive energy which was so refreshing after watching many videos of the same topic and pretty much everyone being negative about what its like living in London. I am moving to London in December and this video has given me hope that I will enjoy my time there! Thanks again and god bless :))

[@NobueKhumalo]

Oh thank you so much! Hope you’ll enjoy London as much as I do!

[@nombusoshongwe6045]

Angisayi ndawo!!! I am so happy to see London from a South African perspective, I have been searching for South African in London bengilokhu ngithola abantu from different countries except South Africa.Planning to move next year for Social Work currently in USA 🇺🇸

[@NobueKhumalo]

Hey hey, I'm actually Zimbabwean, just lived in SA for a couple of years before moving to London ❤️. All the best with your move!

[@andiswasihlobo2101]

​@@NobueKhumalo

[@NMas-rg8cc]

Where in london do you live I'm in balham

[@pearlmalinga3896]

I love London ❤

[@puriezeondy9425]

Hey lovie, if you go towards south east London you'll find the african shops i.e. Peckham, Woolwich, Lewisham area have more than enough. Also, there's a butchers I can give for wors at much lower prices.

[@NobueKhumalo]

Thank you 😊

[@kwazimabhenaEOWoasis]

😂😂 “ Im not talking about British food” 😂😂 gosh that had me in stitches…totally agree!!

[@flvtk]

Listening to all this as an American & not hearing any "red flags" worst than what I'm dealing with here & that includes cost of living. I'm more & more convinced everyday

[@hishamziard8473]

As an Australian, all we hear and see are red flags in America 😮

[@alli_the_frog]

​@@hishamziard8473 as a Brit, same!

[@bakang5402]

Great video! 💕 I live in the North, and generally the further up North in England you are the cheaper the accommodation will be 🙌🏼 but down-side is it's much colder than London 😂 we can't have it all!

[@NobueKhumalo]

Haha true that. I once visited Birmingham in winter and vowed never to ever do that again 😂

[@neosechoaro9614]

Thanks for the video Nobue. I am planning to move in the next 2 years after being Admitted as an Attorney here in South Africa. 2 years feels too far but I honestly can't wait!

[@lastnumber7470]

What’s prompting this move?

[@karabochuene8826]

You did such an excellent job breaking it down. Very informative and very straight to the point. New subbie :)

[@NobueKhumalo]

Thank you Karabo! And welcome 🤗 ❤️

[@mzukisingesi8529]

Currently living in the Netherlands, thinking of relocating to London..Thank you so much for sharing such important points but as for the weather, I don't think it can ever beat Netherlands shity weather..excuse the strong language 🙂

[@PHlophe]

the NL is actually nice. whereabout ur located. could it be the language that you have issues with ?

[@ToyyHill]

Small island.the uk fits into the western cape and eastern cape combined,must be very cramped. I hear you Q for everything.the weather in the UK is miserable at best.

[@Vlog_Media]

The rent is incredibly expensive in London. Thanks for sharing this video!! It was very helpful.

[@NobueKhumalo]

That is so true! You’re welcome

[@pedroramonsz6725]

Thanks for sharing your experience Sz

[@NobueKhumalo]

My pleasure!

[@thundavolt]

For me that means to afford living on that budget the take home should be about £2860. That would be those fixed costs minus the Leisure being maximum 60% of your take home. You should have plenty to enjoy yourself and enough to save and invest.

[@nomakhwezibecker]

Thanks sisi ✨🌿 I’m moving that side for studies soon so it’s lovely to hear an all round perspective on London from a South African. All the best on you journey!

[@NobueKhumalo]

Pleasure, I'm Zimbabwean though, but lived in SA for a couple of years 🤗🤗. All the best with your move!

[@dalitsozulu1140]

Nicely put Nobue!

[@TheWizardKi]

Hahaha thank you so much for the info ♥ and yay I saw myself at 6:34 😅

[@harlyslamm2888]

That photo in the background...magic

[@pelokazimasakane-godlwana60]

Thank you for this information, much appreciated.

[@NobueKhumalo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tshimangadzonemaungani1341]

I just met your video today and so lovely, and I subscribed

[@NobueKhumalo]

Thanks for subbing!

[@lethabom5971]

This was a very helpful video. Thank you so much!

[@NobueKhumalo]

I'm glad it was 🤗

[@letlotlomache1448]

Thank you very much for this. It was truly insightful. Given that you made the video about a year ago, would you say that your final monthly living expenses of just below £2000 would have notched up? And, generally, how much would you average out the monthly living expenses of a couple (perhaps one similar to you and your husband)?

[@niwagabaabdulkarim2148]

ohh thanks lot madam khumalo really appreciate ur guidance .have been following u ,for recent months surely very many people are benefing alot in this blog am niwagaba from uganda ,have striving to get there and its some how stil hard but but have hope that one day will be like u guys and thinks its everyones dream to visit in uk..

[@TayannaMerch]

Thank you very much i love your accent

[@babongilephionahmoyo753]

Love love the video..... So enlightening. Thanks for sharing

[@NobueKhumalo]

Glad you did!! 🌻

[@kingzoh6341]

Very imfoative Nobue . Thank You. am Considering to move to London as a musician.

[@NobueKhumalo]

Pleasure! And all the best with your move

[@getrudemaplanga8899]

Beautiful Sis! I looove love love it!❤❤❤

[@NobueKhumalo]

Thank you wangu!!

[@danaishedzveta8126]

absolutely love love the consistency.. I enjoy your videos

[@NobueKhumalo]

☺️☺️ thank you so much!

[@oduezechiamaka1089]

You just got a new subscriber✌️👍👍

[@thecrumbleeffect]

Hi Sis. I'm planning on moving to London in June/July this year. I'll be using a visitors visa (6months) and staying with family so I was wondering how much would I need to save up to prove I can take care of myself whilst I'm there for those 6 months. ❤️🌺

[@NobueKhumalo]

Hie, first of all don’t write that you will be there for 6months, otherwise you’ll need over £6000. Write something like 3 weeks and have about £1500 saved. They will still give you a 6months visa and you can stay as long as you want while it’s valid

[@nomfundokhoza1378]

I would love to move,can I come with you😅

[@sindiswagwanya8954]

Any advise what to pack I'll be moving that side from S.A

[@Kagisosekgothudi]

Great video, thank you for the info

[@NobueKhumalo]

Pleasure!

[@onalennanhema1573]

Amazing informative video Nobue. Thank you so much for this

[@NobueKhumalo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carmentrabajo1007]

Please, Can you explsin the mesming of "Groove type of person"??

[@NobueKhumalo]

If you're into parties and clubs

[@auser4944]

Good video from content, technical (lighting, editing) and the positive energy of the video. What did you use to add the text on the right side of the screen?

[@NobueKhumalo]

hie I use Da Vinci Resolve. Thank you

[@nozinhlemarozva4704]

Thanks Nobue, this was very helpful.

[@NobueKhumalo]

Glad it was! Have a lovely week!🌻

[@phillipmurashiki4568]

Do an update

[@cocobutter9242]

Links of jobs to apply ...am from SA wanna come that site

[@qaqambangxangxa4594]

Hi I just started your videos and a bcom accounting first year student with an interest to do my article overseas in London mainly. Please help with some guidance 🙏

[@ytuserxx]

Girl same lol but l’m actually doing my final year

[@mashrohingya9397]

It’s called “high street” ❤

[@thentamuhaus]

Very informative video, thanks

[@NobueKhumalo]

Pleasure!!

[@italianstallion9170]

London is very expensive not just to live but to survive. don't bother coming here unless you can hit the ground running on a salary of £45-55k per annum, don't have a family here unless you have a household income of at least £50k per annum plus £5k per annum, per child, plus adjustment for inflation, so 2 kids is £60,000 per annum

[@NobueKhumalo]

That’s true. Best for high paying professional service jobs.

[@fiefi_doobey]

This is a great video covering the true essence of living in London 🇬🇧. 💯 love it! Also, the British food 🤣😩😭

[@NobueKhumalo]

Fie the British food breaks my heart repeatedly! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Kaytee9302]

Hie Nobu...Any interesting holiday destinations? Would love a video on that😆🥰

[@NobueKhumalo]

Hi Kwando. London itself is a holiday destination, lol. Do you mean holiday destinations in the UK?

[@Kaytee9302]

@@NobueKhumalo lol destination was e wrong word l guess l mean places e.g when u in Byo there is Matopos wildlife where there is canoeing, ziplining etc , overnight accommodation cost

[@NobueKhumalo]

That is a Holiday in London video on its own, lol! I'll record one soon!😊

[@user-vz3km6gv6p]

We paid barely 600 for a 2 bedroom in south east london in 2007..surprising how much rent is now

[@NobueKhumalo]

Long long time ago lol

[@Ayano026]

I wish I moved to London in 2007🤣it’s now 3 times more

[@mamotshana]

Hie Nobu...what commutable areas around London would you recommend for a couple starting up with a job offer in central London?

[@NobueKhumalo]

Hi there - sorry I missed your comment. It depends on a lot of factors, your budget being the main one. If you want more affordable places your should move further out e.g. Essex, Surrey, Milton Keynes but the downside is that it will take you over an hour to get to work.

[@malebo]

New subbie..I’m gathering enough info before planning to move

[@NobueKhumalo]

Welcome welcome! Hope this will be helpful

[@ivymahori4519]

Great video! Thanks for the info, now we can start planning our vacations ….. of course after the rates normalize coz maaa’m😂😂😂 the conversions i’m doing in my head. What about hair dos and nail bars … you know African girly stuff🤗🙊😋

[@NobueKhumalo]

😂 you're not the first to ask for this type of detail. I'll work on that!

[@nonhlanhlasibiya918]

Thank you Nobu for such an informative vedio

[@NobueKhumalo]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching 😊

[@honeydate]

The City is more ideal for a young person starting out. As the breadwinner of my family (3 kids and a working husband) I find the cost of living staggering! Nursery costs are a rip off and property rental another horror if you want to live privately.

[@NobueKhumalo]

Thanks for sharing!

[@carmentrabajo1007]

Conuncill tax: HOW EXPENSIVE!! Doesn't exist in my country and it's cleaner😳😳 I hesr about DTUDENTS can not pay the Council taxes, IS It true???

[@NobueKhumalo]

Yes it's true

[@millinytslifestyle]

As a skilled worker in the UK, do you pay taxes in the UK and in South Africa?

[@NobueKhumalo]

I am not a tax expert, but I believe you pay in the UK only unless you are tax resident in South Africa due to how long you spend there

[@memorygota5244]

Hi Nobu .. what do you use for filming

[@NobueKhumalo]

I use my phone Samsung S20+

[@ntandokazithabethe]

for the rent price, is that per month or it’s a per year amount?

[@NobueKhumalo]

It was per month. But that was 2 years ago, it has gone up ofcourse

[@shinealrhoda]

can you maybe do a video about london foods ?

[@NobueKhumalo]

Hie there, sure I will!

[@bongiwemsibi7561]

Nice video and very informative 👍 👌

[@NobueKhumalo]

I'm glad you think so! Thank you!

[@AllHope23]

3 years already... wow...

[@NMas-rg8cc]

What is high road ?

[@bakang5402]

Usually called 'the high street' 🙂 main street(s) where you'll find your local shops, banks, takeaway shops etc.

[@chraziq8252]

​@@bakang5402 thanks

[@bigthangz5489]

Is it true in winter months the depression in london pushes up suicide rates ?

[@NobueKhumalo]

Hey ...I don't know, lol. Could be true but I don't know for a fact

[@bigthangz5489]

Is there enough money to save and invest after paying monthly London expenses? I heard rent is high high.

[@NobueKhumalo]

That's s very subjective question lol. It depends on what your job is and what you get paid. I'm a lawyer, my husband is an engineer so for us yes there is enough money to save and invest. Hope this helps

[@OscarineMlisana]

I'm a new subbie 🛎❤️🇬🇧

[@NobueKhumalo]

Welcome!

[@Ru_Right_Now]

Ma'aaam what about getting a black girl's hair done???

[@NobueKhumalo]

I don't 😂. Its expensive. I retouch my own hair and plait braids when I visit Zim/SA. I have not sat in a saloon in London in my three years here😂

[@Ru_Right_Now]

Nkosi yam🙆🏾‍♀️i will just be a wig queen coz wow

[@NobueKhumalo]

😂 thing is I generally don't like braids and I prefer to retouch my own hair. Lots of my friends get braided though. I just don't have the interest. Its my hair or wigs for me.

[@Ru_Right_Now]

Thanks for this video. Very informative hey. In your next video plz talk about medical expenses too coz I'm really keen on hearing about that as well as work vibes..oh and church tooo chile..

[@NobueKhumalo]

@@Ru_Right_Now I'll do that. Thank you ❤️

[@zewabo1452]

I’m wondering how one can live a high life in London with £2.66 a day for food. Just saying.

[@NobueKhumalo]

It depends a lot on the career you are in. London is very comfortable for professional services like lawyers, auditors, accountants, engineers etc.

[@nasiphinombewu4618]

This is very informative however I think I should stop converting because wow😂😂😂

[@NobueKhumalo]

🤣🤣 your salary will also be as high as the costs, it balances out, it won't be a Rand equivalent salary lol.

[@nombusoshongwe6045]

I hate myself, I'm currently in USA .I convert everytime to SA rands ,the guilt after purchase 😔

[@user-yj2em2wi2s]

Wonder what’s your salary 😮

[@NobueKhumalo]

Lol! My best kept secret

[@user-yj2em2wi2s]

@@NobueKhumalo 😂😂 at least give us a ball park figured because wow the cost of living is really high in the UK

[@nokuthabandlovu6095]

Thank u . Rent is to high

[@NobueKhumalo]

It is, but so is the salary😉

[@serignemasoursall8682]

@@NobueKhumalo what do u need for work ?

[@NobueKhumalo]

@@serignemasoursall8682 hie...not sure I understand your question. Please rephrase?

[@shijianzheng6590]

London has the most reliable public transport ever?! I tend to disagree....

[@NobueKhumalo]

In the UK, yes it does. But yes, you are free to disagree

[@1868MOB]

U are beautiful 😍

[@fikilemkhize5776]

I hate summer

[@NobueKhumalo]

I hate winter lol

[@ivymahori4519]

And also ……. A moment of silence for that glowing skin and beauty 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@NobueKhumalo]

Hype lady! thank you hun❤

[@KevinTravis-kw1rr]

South London like a dirty toilet.

[@stevelamprou]

Don't worry darling, uk housing prices will hopefully be around 2013-14 within the next two years. Hopefully.

[@stevelamprou]

Only those prices need to be doubled by 2023 😄

[@stevelamprou]

Stay in London for as much as you can. Definitely don't go between 20-30yo.

[@stevelamprou]

You are super-cute!