Dingle, Ireland 🇮🇪
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Dingle is relatively expensive compared to many global digital nomad destinations due to Ireland's high cost of living and limited local economy.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is costly and limited, with seasonal price spikes due to tourism.
🍎 Food & Groceries
41%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately expensive, reflecting Ireland's general pricing.
🚌 Transportation Cost
55%
Weight: 20
Local transport options are limited but affordable; reliance on car rentals or taxis increases costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but moderately priced, mostly centered around pubs and local events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
43%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available with moderate membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
91%
Weight: 30
Euro is a stable currency with low volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
57%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally reliable but speeds can be inconsistent due to rural location.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
21%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small local hubs or none.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
35%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; quiet working spots are scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
19%
Weight: 100
Dingle is not a popular digital nomad destination; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards easily available with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Small town lifestyle promotes good work-life balance with relaxed pace.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Clean air and beautiful natural surroundings with minimal pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
Town is well-maintained and clean.
🗨️ Language Barrier
89%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal barrier for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to rural coastal location.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
78%
Weight: 25
Good environment for families with outdoor activities and safety.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
72%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare services available, though specialized care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be expensive without insurance; public system has waiting times.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare infrastructure for general needs.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
23%
Weight: 80
Cool, rainy, and often overcast weather; not ideal for those seeking sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
95%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
93%
Weight: 10
Abundant green spaces and access to nature.
❄️ Air Conditioning
10%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and generally unnecessary due to cool climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; lacks extreme seasonal changes.
🔊 Noise Pollution
89%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small town and rural setting.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
80%
Weight: 20
Rich Irish cultural heritage with music, festivals, and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly pubs with live music.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, coastal walks, and natural beauty.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but immersion in English-speaking environment.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours focusing on nature and culture.
🎳 Indoors Fun
38%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Irish food with some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate availability of healthy and organic food.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is favorable for European and some American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; remote jobs depend on global connections.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Dingle.
💳 Local Payment Services
65%
Weight: 10
Standard European banking and payment services available.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption and infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is over 3 hours away; limited direct connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
25%
Weight: 20
Sparse public transit options.
🚶 Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Compact town center is very walkable.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
15%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing services like Uber are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited dedicated infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited bus services; no train connections.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Few rental options for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage but occasional rural dead zones.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN connections with no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Standard EU visa policies apply; no special digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
Ireland has moderate to high tax rates; no special benefits for nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
90%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
88%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Banking requires local address and documentation; can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate process with some paperwork but generally straightforward.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
25%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for nomads in Dingle.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
87%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
75%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but less diverse than urban centers.