Given a choice, do you prefer to live in city or countryside?

I prefer city than countryside or village.I can get something or buy something easier.It also easy to get work at city than countryside.I will buy double terrace house one day because i like my own house not like apartmen or flat house.We must share it with other people even we buy it one.

yes I agree with you that living in the city is more convenient, specially if you have a good paying job,for me if I really want to have a relax life, I will choose the countryside, no hassle and stress, but for now I guess I have to settle here in the city.

I live in a city that is not so urban which I think is perfect. It's a city but surrounded with huge trees, parks everywhere, farms all around, and broads. It's a small city and every place is just within a walking distance from my house--actually the city center is about 10-15 minutes walk from my house. But if it were a big city I would prefer to live just outside it and not far from it, somewhere like 10-15 minutes by bus.

right now i am living in the city.But i prefer to live in the countryside.I miss the nature.I miss the calm and peaceful environment.I miss the different varieties of birds and animals i can see.I miss the fruit bearing trees that grow in that area.I miss the long and interesting train rides to reach that place.There would be few shops over there.It will keep me away from sound and pollution.

I am suburban girl myself, and that suits me just fine. I get the best of both worlds, but if I had to choose between city or country I would choose the country. I would never want to live in the city. I know people who live in the city, and they have trouble finding places to park their car every night, and sometimes have to park a block away from their home, that is just crazy. Plus I can't stand the bumper to bumper traffic and the way the houses are so close together. I like big yards, privacy, and lots of space.

I like live in the city better, I come from countryside. I can't say I don't like it, it also have some advantages, like the countryside is quiet, but I love the city better, because it's convenient living here. Even through I can't afford a house right now, but I think I will in the future. It's noise but I love it. Haha! If I am rich enough, then your attitude is acceptable.

I would like to live in a quiet peaceful serene country side without pollution and din and with all the amenities and conveniences available in the cities.

I prefer to live in the countryside than the city because it is peaceful. I like to see green fields and lots of open space. I find it relaxing to hear the birds singing. Having two dogs living in the countryside is great because of the variety of walks. I think that the city would be a noisy place to live. Many cars and lots of people would make it crowded. I love to live near the sea because I am very keen on beaches. Where I live now is wonderful because I am on the edge of a coastal town. The beach is just four miles away and my home overlooks a river with fields beyond. There is a city just twenty miles away. I have a supermarket within walking distance. I think that living in a city during the week and going to a country cottage or a beach house would be a lovely solution. I know commuting to London every day was tiring and expensive when I did that.

I, by far, would choose to love in the countryside over the city! So much more to do in the country and it is quiet and relaxing in the country.

If i do have the money i would love to have two houses, one situated in the city and another along the countryside.It would be rewarding for me to have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend after a long five days of hard work. By having a house in the city will ease my transportation to work and easier to access the supermarket and shopping malls to get my basic daily necessity. And a weekend by the country side will be a mind rejuvenating plan and the peace and quiet environment just get us ready for another week ahead.

I grew up in the country in Alabama and I would rather live in the country than any other place. I do not like the city. I love the country air, the trees, gardens, flowers. I would love for my grand daughter to live in the country and have a horse and goats and dogs and cats. She loves animals. Wonderful discussion. happy mylotting.

i would love to stay in the countryside but work in the city : ) if they are not too far apart and i could have the best of both worlds!

well if i have money,i would buy a condo in the city and country house at countryside to relax in weekend!but,since i don't have enough money,i prefer to live in the city where everything is easy to get here despite the high risk of crime.although countryside is peaceful but it will slowly become very boring and frustrating!

When I was younger, I really, really wanted to live in a city for the rest of my life, but now, I've gotten so sick of the noise and the rush that I want to life in a small town in the country. There's less people, hopefully there's less hustle and bustle, and it's quiet. My ideal living spot would be somewhere where I could easily reach a store, a church, and other places by walking. I used to live in such a town several years ago--I might just go back and live there in the future. :D

City of course! I live in a city where the majority of people live in suburban style homes. Most larger apartment buildings are either near the business district or way out in the burbs.

I prefer the country, but I'm afraid I may have to move to the city. I think that sometimes the city can be cheaper because there are more resources available to those that don't make very much money. Other times the country cheaper because you can grow your own garden easier in the country. I'm not entirely sure which would be the cheapest option, but I do know that I'd rather live in the country over the city. I just may not really have much of a choice.

I love the country. It's so peacsful and you can do more things in the countryside than in towns or cities. It's a much more relaxing way of life. We do have to travel about 20 to 30 minutes to go shopping, except grocery shopping which is nearby. But that's okay, I prefer still to live in the country. It's nice getting out of the traffic and on the back roads for a little peaceful driving rather than the nerve racking traffic back ups, red lights and just plain bad drivers. It's nice to be able to open the windows and doors without worrying that someone will come in and steal your things and animals have alot more room to run and be free in the country.

I want to live on a 5-10 acre piece of and 5 - 10 minutes outside a fair sized town. I want my home, far down the road, so it is a nice cruise before you see it. Cheers.

Yup indeed; your suggestion is a highly practical one! I'd generally prefer being in the city itself. The idea of living in the countryside is a great one upfront; but the disadvantages are best not imagined! Thing is, we're quite accustomed to the life of ease and comfort in the city. Imagine, what would you do if you're no more connected to your PC? And pollution and other issues in the city have now become such, that we've got used to them. This is just another instance that we prefer harping on short term and visible benefits than the others. Of course, if someone sets up the same facilities and amenities in the countryside, it'd be a great idea. However it's no use because it would harm the very essence of a countryside life.

In fact I prefer to live in countryside but it is hard to live in the countryside in China now,expecially for young people.They can not find a good job and get more income in countryside.Living in peaceful countryside can be a very romatic idea for me. Compared to big city,such Shanghai or Guangzhou,I would like to live in middle city.I may lose some opportunity in career but gain much clean air and lower living competition.So, why we have to go to the big city?