12. Belfast – Northern Ireland
Belfast is the eastern capital of the picturesque Northern Ireland, a city that will surprise you in every way possible, but surely the climate aspect is what most attracts you, because you can never leave your house without an umbrella even if it is a very sunny day, and is that in just seconds, you can be in the middle of a downpour with nothing to protect you from water.
The official language of the country is English, but we assure you that it will take some time for your ear to get used to the Irish accent, although if you don’t understand it at first, the natives will have no problem adapting their English to yours, since they are extremely kind people, always willing to help those who need it.
This city offers classic facades in almost all its buildings, including the state buildings (for example the Belfast City Hall) that denote classic features of the Edwardian era and are mixed with modern and organic style buildings, forming a landscape worthy of appreciation.
In case you didn’t know, Northern Ireland is a country apart from the Republic of Ireland and this one is under the command of the English crown, therefore, you must be very careful when talking about the monarchy or religion with its natives, as these are usually sensitive issues and not very well accepted by them, as those were the main reasons why the country was divided into two different parts.
Regarding the cost of living, Belfast is an affordable option for your pocket if we compare it with other cities in the United Kingdom (characterized by being extremely expensive), so you can live there quietly and reach the end of the month without complications. The minimum wage in this city is 1800 euros per month and you’ll pay around 750 euros for a one-bedroom apartment in a semi-central area.
When it comes to climate, this city is characterized by being temperate. Its winters are long, cold and very humid (it rains almost every day). Summers are cool and mostly cloudy, with constant wind throughout the year. The average temperature of Belfast is 0°C and 22°C.