r/ExpatProblems
1k members
r/ExpatProblems is a subreddit with 1k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses expats, living, uk, expat, and american.
Ex-pat spin on r/britishproblems.
We encourage humorous complaints, moans or whinges about how your adoptive country or state is different from the culture of your own upbringing.
Overcome a problem? We want to hear that too.
Popular Themes in r/ExpatProblems
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Life is good but so empty and depressing in Germany"
27 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Nom Premiership football how do you do it?"
24 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Any Brits living in the European countries?"
7 posts
Popular Topics in r/ExpatProblems
#1
Expats
: "There aren't enough Expats to fill this subreddit"
24 posts
#2
Living
: "How is it Living in the US?Please share your experience."
17 posts
#3
Uk
: "When I try to register to vote in Brexit: 'Sorry, you cannot register because it has been over 15 years since you left the Uk'"
11 posts
#4
Expat
: "Prisoner of Germany (Kiwi Expat)"
11 posts
#5
American
: ""You American?" "No, Canadian.""
9 posts
#6
Moving
: "Considering Moving back home. Dream fail and depressed about it. Has anyone else moved or considered Moving back to your native country? Would love insight or your experiences."
9 posts
#7
British
: "Nowhere can I find a "British fish and chips" that serves either scraps or mushy peas."
8 posts
#8
Culture
: "How to Build Trust Across Cultures"
6 posts
#9
Visa
: "Sorry another Visa question!!!!"
6 posts
#10
Us
: "British English is an official language of India, but people still call troUsers pants."
5 posts
Flair Used in r/ExpatProblems
#1
Food and Drink
: "I’m a Brit living in Queens, NYC. I found a British shop near me and posted a pic on my Instagram of my haul. My American were so critical of the rice pudding, custard and Angel Delight.. but I will be damned if I’ll be lectured by a country that puts cheese in a can."
15 posts
#2
Local Customs
: "Was told to x post here"
10 posts
#3
Language
: "Refusing to spell it 'color' and 'center' as an act of cultural defiance when nobody else gives a toss and would rather you stop being difficult"
8 posts
#4
Help!
: "Is $7000 AUD (3000 pounds) enough to move to London with?"
8 posts
#5
Rant
: "For the millionth time: Thanksgiving is not "bigger than Christmas" in the US."
7 posts
#6
Ex-pat Success
: "Managed to convince a local cafe to make tea in the approved manner. Am feeling extremely chuffed."
6 posts
#7
Meta
: "Flair! Get yer flair here! National flags! Coloured things!"
4 posts
#8
Gone native
: "Why I moved to Mexico"
3 posts
#9
Just Weird
: "Why couldn't it have been a poisonous snake, and given me a tale worth telling?"
3 posts
#10
Business
: "US Expat - renounce citizenship required for no taxes?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ExpatProblems
Yearly
+63 members(6.5%)
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Last updated: June 21, 2026