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United Kingdom
Iceland
🇮🇸Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | United Kingdom | Iceland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 7 | 1 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $2,365 | $2,838 | United Kingdom (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Birmingham ($2,043) | Reykjavik ($2,838) | — |
| Best rated city | Edinburgh (QoL 86) | Reykjavik (QoL 90) | — |
| Best value city | Birmingham | Reykjavik | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | United Kingdom | Iceland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 34.6 | 18 | United Kingdom |
| Safety | 69.1 | 92 | Iceland |
| Quality of life | 83.3 | 90 | Iceland |
| Internet | 87.4 | 94 | Iceland |
| Healthcare | 83.9 | 88 | Iceland |
| Climate | 49.4 | 40 | United Kingdom |