South African Woman Working As Lawyer in UK Discusses High Rent and Cost of Living in TikTok Video

• A South African professional working overseas posted a TikTok video telling people all about her experience
• The lawyer openly discussed what it is like to live in a first-world country
• Viewers on TikTok were stunned after the woman discussed the cost of living while employed in the United Kingdom

A working professional who moved overseas gave people a reality check. The lady gave other South Africans an overview of how much it costs to lead a comfortable life in the UK.

The video of the woman revealing the cost of living in London received more than 20,000 likes. Many online users were stunned by the average cost of basics in London.

In a TikTok video, @tshidee_viks shared that she works as a lawyer in London. The South African opened up about how the cost of living in London humbled her. When the lawyer first moved, she severely underestimated the rent prices in London. Her one-bedroom apartment cost her R56 250.30, and she admitted that the exorbitant monthly rental was shocking at first. She also paid in rands and realised that she should have gotten a place further from work. She added that the costs feel better now that she gets paid in pounds. The professional said groceries are not bad. Another big cost has become her everyday coffee, which she now considers a luxury, along with fast food from McDonald's.

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SA stunned by London costs

Many commented on the clip, floored by the cost-of-living revelations. Viewers imagined how they would feel if they had to spend what she is forced to. Watch the video of the woman discussing London's cost of living:

Tish🌸 said:

"Living in London is expensive. But as time goes on, you will actually get used to it😊. Sending you all the strength, and I hope you enjoy your secondment x."

Nthati Meso wrote:

"Two of my besties live there and have gone out of their way to get me jobs etc, and I just can’t understand the cost of living. Also, they can’t get a live-in nanny and crèche is R38k+ makes no sense, but I admire their courage!"

mashudunonkwelo commented:

"I live in London too. If you want to live within walking distance of work then of course the rent will be VERY high. London has one of the world’s best public transport systems - no need to live close to work at all. 🤣 Also, if you think in “Rands”, everything is expensive all over the world outside of Africa. Even Sydney and Hong Kong are more expensive than London."

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rue_muda added:

"London is expensive 😭😭😭 this is why I stay away from this city… I love living in my little village and come to London as and when I need to."

_small_do encouraged the woman:

"Piece of advice: You will never live in peace abroad if you are going to convert every single amount that you spend to Rands. Remember, you are not getting paid in rands😉❤️. Start living the Pounds life 💕"

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• A Zulu man in America posted a TikTok video after having interesting experiences with locals.
• South Africans were fascinated by a woman who found a store also called Woolworths while working in Australia.
• People wanted to see the American supermarket that a South African found in the US, and thought it was the closest version of Woolworths.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News