Belfast Scores

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Belfast.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

  • Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

  • Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • LGBTQ friendly: It has been established that the majority of citizens have an excellent attitude towards the LGBT community.

  • Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Belfast.
  • Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.

  • Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • Racial tolerance: Speaking of prejudices towards representatives of another race, it should be noted that the natives are very positive to all races.

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.

  • Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.

  • Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups in Belfast have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.

  • Walkability: The area of Belfast is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • Education: The level of secondary and higher education can be described as very high.

  • Expenses: Belfast has quite high prices for food and accommodation. Usual monthly spendings are around $3100
  • Income: The average monthly salary is quite high around $3400.
  • Air quality: The air is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, Belfast does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.