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Where to land your UK move
cost, jobs and sponsor activity by city.

Practical city briefs for newcomers on a UK visa, monthly cost of living, top hiring sectors and the best neighbourhoods to settle in.

London
Greater London

The UK's largest job market and biggest sponsor concentration, but the highest cost of living.

£2370/moRead
Manchester
North West

The UK's second tech hub, half the cost of London with a fast-growing sponsor base.

£1425/moRead
Birmingham
Brief
West Midlands

Big-city diversity at a lower cost, finance, healthcare and HS2-driven growth.

£1305/moRead
Edinburgh
Brief
Scotland

Strong finance and tech scene with Scotland's separate healthcare and council-tax system.

£1605/moRead
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