The advantages and disadvantages of living in the country You stay alone without anyone close to you, it is needed to take the car all the time and there aren't many shops nearby. This is the most unpleasant side of country life but a lot of people say that the beneficts of living in the country outweigh the drawbacks. One justification often given for those who prefer living in the country rather than in the city is that they live quietly. They don't use to get stressed because the environment inspires peace. It is so nice being in nature surrounded by trees and lovely views! Advocates would claim that the country is less polluted than the contaminated city. You are able to breathe fresh air. Regards to food, if you grow up your own vegetables and other foodstuff, you will have a healthy diet and even a better life. Those who object to live in the countryside often argue that it is quite isolated, specially from main services such as banks, big supermarkets and hospitals. In case of heart attack or other serious illness you would take longer to get to the medical centre. Another objection is that it is more difficult to find a good job. Most people live by field and animals. Taking everything into account, there are both advantages and disadvantages in living in the countryside. In the end it is up to the individual to decide whether is the best way to pass live by. There is no doubt in my mind that if I had to choose where to live, I would say the town. It isn't neither a village nor a city. So, it isn't a polluted or a crowded area and there aren't as traffic jams as in the city. Moreover, it isn't lack of supermarkets and facilities. I will definitely love to live in a town. It offers many advantages!