Kilkenny, Ireland 🇮🇪
#870
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Nomad Score:
54%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Kilkenny is moderately expensive compared to many European cities, with Ireland's general high cost of living impacting prices.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high for a small city, with limited affordable options for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
41%
Weight: 40
Groceries and dining out are moderately priced but more expensive than Eastern European or Asian cities.
🚌 Transportation Cost
55%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; many rely on cars or bikes.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are modest with average pricing for pubs, cinemas, and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, similar to other Irish regional towns.
💱 Currency Stability
91%
Weight: 30
Euro is a stable currency with low volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
73%
Weight: 100
Good broadband availability with speeds averaging 100-200 Mbps in urban areas.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces, mostly small local hubs rather than large chains.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, though quality and speed vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not extensively.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
25%
Weight: 100
Kilkenny is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
77%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with low pollution and good green spaces.
🧼 Cleanliness
80%
Weight: 10
Generally clean city streets and public areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal language barrier for English speakers.
💨 Air Quality
82%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and green surroundings.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
75%
Weight: 25
Good schools and family amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
78%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, though some delays in public system.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be expensive without insurance; public system has waiting times.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Good overall healthcare infrastructure and access.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
21%
Weight: 80
Cool and rainy climate with frequent overcast days, not ideal for sun lovers.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
90%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
85%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and countryside nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is uncommon due to mild summers.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; winters are cool and summers mild.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Generally quiet with low noise pollution.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
83%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage with festivals and arts.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Modest nightlife with pubs and some live music but limited club scene.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
87%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to countryside, hiking, and scenic landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools but good informal opportunities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
79%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
55%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options beyond pubs and cinemas.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
62%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Irish cuisine with some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available, mostly small local businesses.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
53%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers present but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of healthy and organic food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone favorable for Europe and North America overlap.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
35%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities are international.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
38%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and not very visible.
🏢 Coworking Quality
40%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity compared to Dublin or Cork.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of banking and payment services.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption and infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Dublin, about 1.5-2 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited local bus services; no train station in Kilkenny.
🚶 Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with good walkability.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of Uber or similar services.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but not extensive.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus connections available but no direct train service.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Very limited scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage with emerging 5G in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
90%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports VPN use without issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some cafes and public buildings but limited.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Ireland has strict visa policies; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
45%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; not particularly favorable for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Can be bureaucratic for foreigners; requires proof of residence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but some paperwork required.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums specific to Kilkenny nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
87%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; Ireland is diverse but smaller towns less so.