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Living in Dallas: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Dallas.

Guide updated bySylvan Thomson, on 29 November 2025

Located on the north-east of Texas, Dallas is a city thinking big. No wonder then that it is nicknamed "Big D". The town hosts a growing number of industries and companies, thus offering job opportunities to expatriates.

Culture plays an important role in daily life, with various activities. Parks and green areas also contribute to make Dallas a pleasant city for your expat project.

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A New Zealander who has spent much of their life overseas, I am now based back in my home country with my American partner and child. I have lived in the UK, the Cook Islands, the USA and Australia and am especially familiar with the expat experience in the US, having spent 2016 - 2020 in America. In New Zealand I work as an employment case manager at the Ministry of Social Development and a freelance writer and editor. I enjoy outdoor adventures, nature, writing and literature, cooking, foraging, fishing, and drawing.

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