Athlone, Ireland 🇮🇪
#2057
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Nomad Score:
55%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
41%
Weight: 150
Moderately expensive compared to global averages, typical of smaller Irish towns but still higher than many European counterparts.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
38%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high for the size of the town, with limited affordable options for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
50%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are average for Ireland; eating out can be moderately expensive but local markets offer some affordable options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
62%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; most residents rely on cars or cycling.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are modest but reasonably priced, with pubs and local events being the main attractions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with a few local gyms available.
💱 Currency Stability
93%
Weight: 30
Euro is a stable currency with strong backing from the EU.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Good broadband availability with speeds averaging 100-200 Mbps in town center areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; only a couple of small shared offices available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, though quality and speed can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes are suitable for working, but few specifically cater to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
21%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase local SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Good balance with a relaxed pace of life and access to nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with low pollution and good green spaces.
🧼 Cleanliness
80%
Weight: 10
Generally clean streets and public areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
97%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, making communication easy for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
83%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and ample green areas.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Good for families with parks, schools, and safe neighborhoods.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare services available, typical of Ireland's public and private systems.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
55%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be costly without insurance; public healthcare has waiting times.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with a mix of public and private options.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Cool and rainy climate with frequent overcast days; not ideal for those seeking sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
87%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural areas nearby, including lakes and rivers.
❄️ Air Conditioning
25%
Weight: 15
Rarely needed due to cool climate; most accommodations lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; winters are cool and summers are mild.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small town size and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
72%
Weight: 20
Rich Irish cultural heritage with local festivals and traditional music.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly pubs with live music on weekends.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
89%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Irish Gaelic exist but are limited; English language immersion is natural.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
68%
Weight: 10
Several local tours and cultural experiences available, though not extensive.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; some cinemas and community centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Irish food with some international options; not very diverse.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; limited variety of classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
58%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers present but not extensive.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
62%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy and organic food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is favorable for European and some American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or startups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from outside.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; facilities are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
38%
Weight: 15
Limited startup activity compared to larger Irish cities.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Standard European payment services available; contactless and mobile payments common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Low local adoption; some interest but limited infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Dublin, about 1.5 hours away; local airport has limited flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no train station in town.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Compact town center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
35%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; taxis more common.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible with some bike lanes but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to nearby cities; no direct train links.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout the town and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some cafes and public buildings but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Ireland has moderate visa requirements; EU citizens have freedom of movement.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Ireland has moderate tax rates; not specifically favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic, especially for non-residents.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward but requires paperwork and some fees.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Ireland as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Athlone.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but less diverse than larger cities.