Live in San Francisco for a couple of years?

San Francisco is a metropolis in the US state of California. The city is popular for its mild climate and many attractions. If you plan to live in San Francisco for a few years, however, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Interesting facts about living and living in San Francisco

• If you plan to live in San Francisco for an extended period of time, you will need permanent accommodation. the rent for an apartment is cheaper than for a house - it will be cheapest if you share the apartment with other tenants. So-called flat sharing, which is comparable to German flat shares, is becoming increasingly popular in the USA, and most landlords have no problems with it. Note that in the US you have to pay the rent one month in advance and that a standard rental deposit of 2-3 months' rent is required.
• To live in San Francisco you also need a job. Before you emigrate, you should be aware that working life in the USA is quite tough. Most employment contracts include forty hours a week, but employers typically expect up to sixty hours to work. Many companies are looking for employees for the night shift or expect flexibility, for example when it comes to weekend work. In California in particular, people are very performance-oriented. Two weeks vacation a year are common in the United States.
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• If you have children, San Francisco is a good place to live. The schools there enjoy a good reputation. There are public schools and private schools in the US, but they are very expensive. Tuition fees are also common there.
• For getting around, you don't necessarily need a car in San Francisco. In addition to the classic cable cars, San Francisco is also a city popular with cyclists and the infrastructure has been geared more and more towards cyclists in recent years.


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• San Francisco has great shopping, including Mission Street, which is great Get fancy stuff and Haight Street, which is all about the sixties and seventies is aligned. Also in terms of culture, San Francisco has a rich offer, so you won't get bored anytime soon. In addition to Alcatraz Island and numerous other museums, the American Conservatory Theater and the War Memorial Opera House perform great and affordable plays.
• As for the lifestyle of the people of San Francisco, keep in mind that the hippie movement originated in this city and continues to influence the thinking of the locals to this day. You will meet many people who are critical of American consumer society. The alternative scene in San Francisco is big and still very active.