Should You Move to London? Take The Brutally Honest Quiz

Living in London is not what you see on Instagram. Every influencer doing their “get ready with me” storytimes is showing you only the beautiful parts of their London life.

In reality, living in London is expensive, frustrating, crowded, and sometimes this city can suck the life out of you.

As a longtime Londoner who has had her fair share of mental breakdowns, I’ve written this brutally honest quiz to see if you have what it takes.

Let’s find out if moving to London is really right for you and your personality.

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If you get two results, it means you’re halfway in between the two, and either could apply.

I won’t make you enter your email to get results, because that’s just mean.

Should You Move to London?

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1. How important is travel to you?

Eh, I like staying where I am.

I’ve never really traveled much before, or I don’t know if it’s important.

I’m a travel junkie. I need to be able to hop to Paris for the weekend and go to Greece when I feel like it.

I love it but I can’t afford to do it all the time.

2 / 20

2. What's your budget for housing?

Money is no object. I’m very fortunate not to have to worry about it.

I need to be mindful of expenses.

I'm on a tight budget - every penny counts.

I'm willing to pay more for a prime location!

3 / 20

3. Are you willing to adjust to a new culture and way of life?

No, I prefer familiarity. I’m a homebody tbh.

Yes, I'm excited to learn and do as the Londoners do!

I'm a little nervous, but willing to try.

I'm not sure…I’ve never made a big life change before.

4 / 20

4. Do you feel safe in big cities?

Not really. They’re too big and complicated. I never know what to expect.

It depends on the city.

Yeah. I’m not worried about it. I can handle myself.

I know I’d feel safe in London. There’s no guns and there’s CCTV everywhere.

5 / 20

5. How do you feel about crowds and noise?

I don't mind some crowds, but I don’t want to do it all the time.

I love the energy of a bustling city.

I prefer quieter areas with less people.

I don't really care. I can deal with anything!

6 / 20

6. How do you feel about public transportation?

I love it! I can read or watch tv on my way to work.

It's fine, if it’s efficient. But I don’t want to sit on the bus for an hour twice a day.

I don't like it. Give me my car! I need my independence and freedom.

I don't really care. I just need to get from point A to point B.

7 / 20

7. Money is:

Important, but it’s not everything to me.

Tight. I barely make ends meet.

Something I need to survive. It sucks, but it’s true.

Everything. I can never have enough and I’ll hustle to get more and more.

8 / 20

8. How do you feel when things don't go your way, or they're much harder than you expected they would be?

I'm just along for the ride. Sometimes shit happens, and you have to roll with it.

I get frustrated, but then I keep going.

I can't stand it. I get overwhelmed and give up.

I know how to get things done, and I persevere through obstacles.

9 / 20

9. My favorite seasons are:

It doesn't matter to me. I’m good with all seasons!

I love hot sun or cold & snowy - the trasitional seasons are the worst.

Fall and early Spring: Rainy and grey is cozy.

Late spring and summer, baby! Sunny and warm is my jam.

10 / 20

10. How do you feel about this statement: "London will be harder than I ever thought it could be."

Agree. But I'm in it for the long haul. I've got stamina.

It makes me nervous, but I know it's probably true.

Okay, that freaks me out. I don't want this move to be super difficult.

Yeah, it's going to be hard. But I go with the flow!

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11. Do you get FOMO (fear of missing out)?

I want to be invited to everything but I don’t intend to actually go.

Nah. I just do my own thing, either by myself or with friends.

Yes, I always need to be doing something or seeing something new. I want to be at a hot new place every weekend.

No. I just keep to myself.

12 / 20

12. What intrigues you about moving to London?

It kind of scares me a little? I want to see if I could do it.

I just want a change of pace. London seems cool.

I just love it. I've always been obsessed with London and/or England.

Everything. I'm terrified.

13 / 20

13. How do you feel about crowds?

I'm terrified of crowds.

I don't want them all the time. But every now and then I don't mind.

I don't really like crowds.

Don't mind crowds at all.

14 / 20

14. How important is your apartment or house?

Not important. An apartment is an apartment. I can live anywhere.

My home is everything to me. I need it to be perfect.

Kind of important. I need it to be clean, but design doesn’t matter so much.

Super important. I need it to be clean, modern, and pretty.

15 / 20

15. Your commute every morning and evening is being stuck between sweaty armpits in a boiling hot packed tube carriage for 30 minutes each way. After two weeks of this, you're thinking...

Ummm, that sounds horrific. Is it really that bad?

Immediately no. I can't do that.

Yeah, this sucks. But it's London.

I will find every trick in the book to shorten my commute, don't you worry.

16 / 20

16. Are you an introvert?

It totally depends on the situation.

Total introvert. I need lots of alone time and space from people.

Sometimes. I like socializing but I also need time to recharge my battery.

No, I'm cool with crowds and I'm not easily overwhelmed.

17 / 20

17. How important is having a yard or garden to you?

Kind of important. A garden would be great but it’s not make or break.

Super important. I need grass and trees to feel human, and I need it right outside my window.

It would be great, but I'm not paying extra for it.

I don’t need a personal yard or garden. I can just go to the park.

18 / 20

18. How do you feel about big city life?

It doesn’t really matter to me. I’m good either way.

It’s okay. There are some things I love and some things I don’t.

No way. It’s small town life for me. I don’t need all that craziness.

It’s the best! So much to see and do.

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19. Do you have any friends or family in London?

Yes, I have a few close friends or family members there.

No, I don't know anyone in the area.

No, but I make friends easily and I enjoy socializing with new people.

No, and I'm an introvert. It's hard for me to go out and make friends.

20 / 20

20. What kind of job are you looking for?

I don't know what I want to do. I'm still figuring that out.

I want to work in a specific industry that's thriving in London, like tech or finance.

I just need a job to pay the bills - I’ll do anything, really.

I'm open to different types of jobs. I’ve got a varied CV.

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Didn’t Get the Result You Wanted?

If you got “London is Not For You” or “London…Maybe?”, do a little more research! It could be that London is too expensive or too crowded. That’s okay! Moving to London isn’t for everyone. Read on to see if you can handle it.

Did you Get “Yes”?

If you got “Easygoing Londoner” or “Londoner at Heart,” you should definitely consider moving to London! Here are all my best tips for where to go from here.