Living in another country

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Post Report of the Day

London, United Kingdom

What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?

Expensive. I had someone who came in for a couple of hours twice a week. I paid US$100/week. You could probably get a non-professional cleaner to come in for cheaper, but you would really need...

Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?

You can use them the same way you would in the USA. Use the same precautions that you would in any big city.