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These are some advantages and disadvantages of living in a city. Of course, life in a city has
manydisadvantages. First, the cost of living is much higher with expensive market prices, bus fares and
the high cost of buying or renting accommodation. In addition, the city is dirty: there are often piles of
refuse on street corners and we can never be sure that our water is clean. Perhaps the worst thing
aboutthe city is the noise and the crowds. Sometimes, you can't walk down the street, there are so
many people and then there are police sirens, cars hooting, street vendors shouting. All of these can be
very stressful and mean that it is difficult for people to relax.

On the other hand, there are very good reasons why people come to the city. If you are willing to work
hard and if you have ability, you can earn far more than in the city than in the countryside. All the top
jobs are in the city: in the government, business, hospitals, education and so on. The countryside doesn't
offer nearly the same opportunities for young ambitious people. One final point is that life is never dull
in the city as there are cinemas, shops, cafes, stadiums and many other things to entertain us and where
we can make new friends. In a village, there is a little to do and you most only come across people you
known since you were born. In conclusion, while cities can be expensive, dirty and stressful, many
people like to live in a city as there are many strengths and advantages of living in a city.