With Britain’s exit from the European Union due to be completed in less than a year, British people living in Europe understandably have a lot of questions. Whether you’re working with a South of France surveyor to purchase a home in the region, or have been a French homeowner for some time, Brexit is likely to be a source of great concern for you.

When the UK went to the polls in 2016 and took the decision to cease its membership of the European Union, it thrust the country into a period of uncertainty from which it still has not emerged. One of the biggest question marks hanging over the negotiations relates to the rights of EU citizens presently living in the UK and likewise, those of British citizens living abroad.

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Once you’ve fulfilled your ambition of purchasing a beautiful new home with the assistance of your South of France surveyor, it’s time to begin planning your move. However, there are still many things which need to be sorted out.

From finding a job and bringing a beloved family pet along, to making educational arrangements and visiting the region’s breath-taking historical sites, the number of factors to consider when moving to a new country are myriad. However, one consideration which may not have immediately sprung to mind is what sorts of day-to-day expenditure can you expect on the other side of the English Channel?

One assumes you would like to maintain a similar standard of living to that which you presently enjoy. For comparison’s sake therefore, we present a brief guide to the cost of living in the South of France. read more