Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland, with a population of 340,000 people. It is a vibrant, diverse city and a great place to live, work and socialise.
Northern Ireland is recognised by the British Council as having the lowest cost of living in the UK (or Ireland). Property prices in Northern Ireland remain
well below those in other UK locations and in the Republic of Ireland.
As well as much lower rents and property prices, the cost of transport, groceries and entertainment are all lower in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland residents
report greater purchasing power.
Click here for a more detailed comparison between Northern Ireland and London.
We hope you enjoy your time here!
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What we have to offer you
Northern Ireland is a highly desirable location in
which to live and work, with an excellent education
system, efficient public transport, a world-class
healthcare service and affordable property.
Great emphasis is placed on quality of life here, and
our people are renowned for their friendliness and
the warm welcome we extend to all visitors. |
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Northern Ireland is located on the
island of Ireland and is administratively
part of the United Kingdom.
Belfast is the capital city. |
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The country is easily accessible,
with beautiful scenery, picturesque
towns, mountainous regions
and stunning waterways all within
easy reach. |
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In line with the rest of the UK,
the local currency is the
Pound Sterling (GBP, £). |
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We have an equable climate of
generally mild winters and relatively
cool summers – with perhaps less
sunshine and more rain than other
parts of the UK. |
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We have one of the lowest crime
rates among industrialised countries,
and on average people here report
themselves as feeling safer than
the rest of the UK. |
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In September 2016, the Office for
National Statistics wellbeing survey
named Northern Ireland the
happiest place in the UK. |
