This document provides useful phrases for making comparisons between living in a city versus living in the country. Some key comparisons made are that living in the city may be fun but more polluted, whereas living in the country may be calm and relaxing but sometimes boring. Additionally, both have advantages and disadvantages, and neither is perfect, as they differ in terms of people, atmosphere, and relaxation levels.

1. USEFUL PHRASES TO MAKE COMPARISONS
Living in the city…………whereas/while living in the country is……….
Living in the city may be fun. On the other hand/However, the atmosphere is more
polluted.
The places are alike/similar.
Both living in the country and in the city has advantages and disadvantages.
Neither living in the country nor living in the city is perfect.
They are different not only because of the people but also because of the atmosphere
Living in the country may be calm and relaxing. On the contrary sometimes it may be a
little bit boring
The more relaxed you are, the more difficult it is to live in the city