Move to London
United Kingdom · Expat Guide for Tech Workers
Rent (1BR)
$2,200
Rent (2BR)
$3,000
Transport
$180/mo
Expat Community
5/5
🌟 Why London?
- ✓ Europe's largest tech hub with hundreds of startups and scale-ups
- ✓ Unmatched cultural scene: museums, theatre, music (many free)
- ✓ Excellent public transport (Tube, buses, Overground, Elizabeth line)
- ✓ Incredibly diverse: 300+ languages spoken, cuisines from every country
🏠 Best Neighborhoods
Shoreditch
Tech hub, street art, trendy bars and restaurants
$2,400/mo
Canary Wharf
Finance district, modern high-rises, waterfront
$2,200/mo
Clapham
Young professionals, green spaces, lively high street
$1,900/mo
Stratford
Olympic Park area, affordable, excellent transport links
$1,700/mo
✈ Airport
Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), City (LCY)
☔ Weather
Mild and rainy (2-23C). Overcast much of the year. Snow is rare. Long summer daylight hours.
🎓 Schools
Extensive (one of the largest selections globally)
💻 Coworking
Abundant (WeWork, Second Home, Huckletree)
✅ First Week Checklist
- Get an Oyster card or set up contactless payment for TfL
- Register with a local GP (General Practitioner) for NHS access
- Open a Monzo or Revolut account for immediate banking
- Get a National Insurance Number (apply online or via phone)
- Explore free museums: British Museum, Tate Modern, V&A
🏗 Top Industries
Finance
Tech
Media
Professional Services
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