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Dingle, Ireland ๐ฎ๐ช
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Nomad Score:
54%
๐ฐ Cost & Affordability
๐ธ Cost of Living
41%
Weight: 150
Dingle is a small town in Ireland with moderate cost of living; more affordable than Dublin but still higher than many global digital nomad hubs.
๐ Accommodation Cost
38%
Weight: 80
Limited rental options with relatively high prices due to tourism demand and small market size.
๐ Food & Groceries
50%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately priced; local produce is available but imported goods can be expensive.
๐ Transportation Cost
62%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; most rely on cars, but fuel and taxi costs are average for Ireland.
๐๏ธ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable; pubs and local events are the main attractions.
๐๏ธ Gym Membership Cost
47%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available with membership costs slightly above average for rural Ireland.
๐ฑ Currency Stability
94%
Weight: 30
Euro is stable and widely accepted with minimal fluctuations.
๐ป Digital Nomad Essentials
๐ Internet Speed
60%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally reliable but speeds can be slower compared to urban centers; fiber is limited.
๐ฅ Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small cafes or shared offices.
โ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
๐ปโ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes are suitable for work but seating and power outlets are limited.
๐ Digital Nomad Popularity
18%
Weight: 100
Dingle is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; very few nomads present.
๐ฑ Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase local SIM cards with good coverage.
๐ Quality of Life
โ๏ธ Work-Life Balance
87%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with strong community focus and natural surroundings promoting balance.
๐ณ Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Clean air and water with beautiful natural landscapes and low pollution.
๐งผ Cleanliness
89%
Weight: 10
Town is well-maintained and clean, typical of small Irish towns.
๐จ๏ธ Language Barrier
98%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal language barrier for most digital nomads.
๐จ Air Quality
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to rural location and low industrial activity.
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with outdoor activities suitable for families.
๐ฅ Healthcare
๐ฅ Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare services available nearby, though specialized care requires travel to larger cities.
๐ Healthcare Affordability
52%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be costly without insurance; public healthcare is accessible but may have waiting times.
๐ฅ Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare infrastructure with access to emergency and primary care.
๐ฟ Climate & Environment
โ๏ธ Weather
34%
Weight: 80
Mild but often rainy and overcast; summers are cool and winters damp, not ideal for sun lovers.
๐ช๏ธ Natural Disaster Risk
97%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods.
๐๏ธ Green Spaces
95%
Weight: 10
Abundant green spaces and proximity to nature, including coastal and rural landscapes.
โ๏ธ Air Conditioning
21%
Weight: 15
Rarely needed due to cool climate; most buildings lack air conditioning.
๐ Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; less extreme temperature swings compared to continental climates.
๐ Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and rural setting.
๐ญ Culture & Entertainment
๐ญ Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich Irish cultural heritage with music, festivals, and local traditions.
๐ Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly pubs with live music, no clubs or late-night venues.
๐๏ธ Outdoors & Nature
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, coastal walks, and outdoor activities.
๐ฃ๏ธ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; some opportunities to learn Irish Gaelic informally.
๐งญ Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours, especially nature and cultural experiences.
๐ณ Indoors Fun
37%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly pubs and small cultural centers.
๐ Food & Fitness
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Irish food with some international options; seafood is a highlight.
๐ง Yoga Studios
32%
Weight: 10
Very limited yoga studios; mostly small local classes.
๐๏ธ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers; limited variety of classes.
๐ฅ Healthy Food Options
63%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh local produce and seafood supports healthy eating.
๐ผ Work Environment
๐ฐ๏ธ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is favorable for European and some American clients but less so for Asia-Pacific.
๐ค Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
๐ป Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; most remote jobs come from outside the region.
๐ Freelance Ecosystem
28%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community; nomads rely on online platforms.
๐ข Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities; not comparable to urban centers.
๐ Business & Economy
๐ Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Almost no startup ecosystem in Dingle; startups concentrated in Dublin and Cork.
๐ณ Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Standard banking and payment services available; contactless and mobile payments common.
๐ Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption; some interest but no significant infrastructure.
๐ Transportation
โ๏ธ Airport Connectivity
33%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is Kerry Airport (~45 mins away) with limited international flights.
๐ Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Sparse bus services; no train connections; car is primary transport.
๐ถ Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Compact town center is walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
๐ Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Limited or no Uber/Lyft services; taxis available but costly.
๐ฒ Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure and hilly terrain.
๐ Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited bus connections to larger cities; no train station.
๐ต Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Few bike rental options; no electric scooter rentals.
๐ก Connectivity
๐ฑ Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage; 5G limited or unavailable.
๐ VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with stable internet connections.
โก Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with rare outages.
๐ถ Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some cafes and public spaces but not widespread.
โ๏ธ Legal & Administrative
๐ Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Ireland has straightforward visa policies for EU citizens; non-EU nationals face moderate requirements.
๐ Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Ireland has moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
๐ฃ๏ธ Freedom of Speech
96%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and expression.
๐๏ธ Political Stability
92%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
๐ฆ Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic, especially for non-residents.
๐ Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Business registration is straightforward but requires paperwork and time.
๐โ๏ธ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Ireland as of 2025.
๐ Digital Nomad Community
๐ Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads; more suited for tourists.
๐ค Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
๐๐ฅ Online Community Presence
35%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for Dingle digital nomads; more active in larger Irish cities.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Tolerance
๐ก๏ธ Safety
89%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates typical of small towns.
โ๏ธ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women travelers and nomads.
โ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but less diverse than urban centers; occasional cultural insensitivity.