Limerick, Ireland 🇮🇪
#869
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Nomad Score:
59%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
41%
Weight: 150
Limerick is more affordable than Dublin but still relatively expensive compared to many European cities, especially for dining out and entertainment.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
37%
Weight: 80
Rental prices have risen recently due to demand, with limited affordable options for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
52%
Weight: 40
Groceries are moderately priced; eating out can be pricey but there are budget-friendly pubs and cafes.
🚌 Transportation Cost
64%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable with bus services; limited rail options but generally cost-effective.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
48%
Weight: 15
Moderate prices for cinemas, pubs, and cultural events; less expensive than Dublin but still notable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Monthly gym fees are reasonable with several options including budget gyms.
💱 Currency Stability
95%
Weight: 30
Euro is a stable currency with strong backing from the EU.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Good broadband availability with fiber in many areas; speeds typically range from 100-300 Mbps.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
63%
Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces exist but fewer than larger Irish cities; growing community.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but limited dedicated nomad-friendly spots.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Limerick is not a major digital nomad hub compared to Dublin or Cork.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
87%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Good balance with a relaxed lifestyle and access to nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
71%
Weight: 15
Clean city with efforts to maintain green spaces and reduce pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
74%
Weight: 10
Generally clean urban environment with regular maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
98%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal barrier for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
73%
Weight: 15
Good air quality with low pollution levels typical of smaller European cities.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good schools and parks; safe environment for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
80%
Weight: 20
High-quality public and private healthcare facilities available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is affordable but private care can be expensive without insurance.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare services with good standards.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
31%
Weight: 80
Mild but often rainy and overcast; lacks consistent sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
97%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Several parks and river walks offer good access to nature within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Rarely needed; most buildings lack air conditioning due to mild temperatures.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild winters and cool summers with limited extremes.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than larger urban centers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich Irish cultural heritage with music, arts, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
53%
Weight: 15
Decent nightlife with pubs and live music but smaller scale than bigger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Close to countryside and scenic areas, good for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn Irish Gaelic exist but limited demand.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
59%
Weight: 10
Museums, theaters, and cinemas available but limited compared to larger cities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
62%
Weight: 25
Good variety of traditional Irish and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
58%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available but not abundant.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
64%
Weight: 15
Adequate gyms and fitness centers throughout the city.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of health-conscious cafes and organic stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
79%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone aligns well with Europe and North America for remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
55%
Weight: 25
Smaller professional community but some networking events exist.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
43%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; most opportunities come from outside Ireland.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
47%
Weight: 20
Growing but still small freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
61%
Weight: 30
Good quality spaces but fewer options than major cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
50%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with some support but overshadowed by Dublin.
💳 Local Payment Services
72%
Weight: 10
Good availability of digital payment options and banking services.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
45%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption but growing interest.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
58%
Weight: 30
Limerick Airport offers limited flights; Shannon Airport nearby with better connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
59%
Weight: 20
Bus services available but limited frequency and coverage.
🚶 Walkability
73%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with walkable streets.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Uber not available, but local taxi apps and services exist.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Growing cycling infrastructure but still developing.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
62%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to other Irish cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of electric scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Strong 4G coverage citywide; 5G rollout ongoing.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports VPN use without issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
68%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
50%
Weight: 40
Ireland requires standard visas for many nationalities; no specific nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
42%
Weight: 30
Relatively high taxes on income; not particularly tax-friendly for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
96%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
94%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate difficulty; requires proof of address and ID, can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
63%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process but some paperwork required.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available in Ireland.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
47%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community specifically for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
38%
Weight: 25
Few dedicated nomad events; some tech and startup meetups available.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
45%
Weight: 20
Small but growing online presence for Limerick-based remote workers.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
83%
Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and multicultural but occasional isolated incidents.