The quality of life in London: A tale of two cities

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London appears among the most popular cities in the world. It is a city on the move, where you can find everything you need. It is one of the places where fashion is created, where you can meet people of all origins and where the word "Party" gets its real meaning. In there, one can find a job, become rich, have fun etc. Of course, all of that is true, but behind that, another reality is hidden. Everybody is not rich in London, and even wealthy people have to deal with major problems. When one realises that, an important question is raised: Is London really a land of milk and honey, as many people describe it? London's economical development is booming, and there are many pull factors for people there, but behind that, we can find many bad qualities. Actually, London is often regarded as an ideal place to be, but in reality, the quality of life in this town is ranked among the worst in Europe.

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[...] But why is London so attractive? A booming economical development. London is the place in Europe where the average income per capita is the highest. Moreover, compared to Europe, the unemployment rate is quite low (only of the population of London). For that reason, it is a very attractive place for people who have a degree: It seems to be the place where one can make a fortune, finding a highly paid job in a big booming company. London is one of the most productive and wealthy cities in Europe. [...]

[...] Indeed, the differences in terms of costs of living between London and the rest of the country are near to 50% and are far from being absorbed. These disparities affect particularly the modest families. Their purchasing power is limited by the costs of living. It makes very difficult for the city to attract and keep professions with intermediate incomes such as teachers, nurses or civil servants in general. Source: Mercer Human Resource Consulting Cost-of- Living Survey A struggle for work London seems to be a place where it is very easy to find a job because the unemployment rate is very low. [...]

[...] The quality of life in london: a tale of two cities The Quality of life in London: A tale of two cities Problematic: Is London really a land of milk and honey? London: a city on the move. - A booming economical development. - A city of culture. - The place to be if you are young, unmarried and without children. London: the bad aspects. - A very expensive way of life - A struggle for work. - A very polluted area. The new policies of London: The way to improvement? - London 2012. [...]

[...] Provided you are still awake after a long day visiting, London is a perfect city to have fun. Just as traditional pubs, fashionable bars abound in there. It can be difficult to make a decision, but it is impossible that one doesn't find what he is looking for. Many bars even become nightclubs after 10pm. London's dance floors rank among the most reputed in the world and famous DJ's enliven nights in the most popular places of the city. However, it is very important to be aware of what is going on because the places and the themes of the parties often change. [...]

[...] There are lots of museums in London in which you can find anything about history (in general and history of London), culture, biology, warfare and so on. Most of the sensational museums are privately owned and ask a lot of money but few museums are owned by the state and (might) have free admission. Some of these museums rank among the most beautiful in the world. Despite the great fire, London owns many architectural treasures: The Westminster Abbey being the testimony of these times. [...]