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United Kingdom
Ireland
🇮🇪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 | Ireland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 7 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $2,365 | $2,508 | United Kingdom (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Birmingham ($2,043) | Cork ($2,368) | — |
| Best rated city | Edinburgh (QoL 86) | Cork (QoL 84) | — |
| Best value city | Birmingham | Cork | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | United Kingdom | Ireland | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 34.6 | 24.7 | United Kingdom |
| Safety | 69.1 | 78 | Ireland |
| Quality of life | 83.3 | 84 | Ireland |
| Internet | 87.4 | 86.7 | United Kingdom |
| Healthcare | 83.9 | 84 | Ireland |
| Climate | 49.4 | 53.3 | Ireland |