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by HenryBemis 2391 days ago
> Rent is the main problem

London. The problem is the same in all large cities/capitals. I was listening on a BBC podcast a couple of years back discussing how the "not living where they work" is the main thing holding them back in progressing with their lives as much/fast as they could.

Especially in London, where near the center you can't get a decent studio for less than 1000-1300 pounds per month (just the rent now add council tax, utilities, etc.). The only way to make it is live on a flat with 3-5-7 more people.

There are some "maps vs rent" for London. I assume you can find some for other cities as well.

https://d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net/blogs/1/2018/05/london...

https://static.homesandproperty.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails...

https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/london/london-undergroun...

If you see prices below 1k, it's per week.