Living in another country

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Post Report of the Day

Hyderabad, India

What do you wish you had known about this particular city/country before moving there?

Don’t accept the first offer if you don’t like it. This goes for prices in most places, but also for travel. If your hotel room is a little weird, ask. If you want the guide...

How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?

There’s quite a lot available, but the product may be different than what’s available in the US. Cheese is very expensive and even more so if you want cheese that isn’t cheddar. Beef you can...