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Sligo, Ireland 🇮🇪
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
42%
Weight: 150
Moderately expensive compared to other Irish towns; cheaper than Dublin but still high by global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
38%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively high for a small town, with limited affordable options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
51%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are average for Ireland; local markets offer some affordable fresh produce.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; many rely on cars or bikes.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are modest but reasonably priced.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available with average pricing for Ireland.
💱 Currency Stability
95%
Weight: 30
Euro is a stable currency with strong backing in the EU.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Good broadband availability with average speeds around 100 Mbps; some rural areas slower.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
40%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; a few small hubs exist but not widespread.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
52%
Weight: 30
Some cafes are nomad-friendly but limited in number and amenities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
31%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
87%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
87%
Weight: 30
Strong local culture valuing balance, with relaxed pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Clean air and water with low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
83%
Weight: 10
Town is generally clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
98%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal barrier for English speakers.
💨 Air Quality
90%
Weight: 15
Very good air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
78%
Weight: 25
Good schools and family activities available.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Good healthcare services available, though specialized care requires travel.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is free but wait times are long; private care is costly.
🏥 Healthcare
70%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is reliable but access to specialists is limited locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
23%
Weight: 80
Cool, rainy, and often overcast; not ideal for those seeking sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
97%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
91%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks, coastal areas, and countryside nearby.
❄️ Air Conditioning
12%
Weight: 15
Rarely needed due to cool climate; most buildings lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Mild seasons with limited temperature extremes.
🔊 Noise Pollution
89%
Weight: 10
Quiet town with low noise pollution.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
84%
Weight: 20
Rich Irish cultural heritage with music, festivals, and arts.
🌃 Nightlife
41%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly pubs with live music.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to hiking, surfing, and scenic landscapes.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
60%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Irish Gaelic but limited formal classes.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
72%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours focusing on nature and history.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; some cinemas and cultural centers.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
67%
Weight: 25
Good traditional Irish food with some international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers present.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
63%
Weight: 15
Availability of organic and health-focused stores is moderate.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
78%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is favorable for European and some American clients.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
38%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
42%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic but functional.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity compared to larger Irish cities.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Standard European payment services available; contactless widely used.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest but limited local infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is 2 hours away; limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no train station in town.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Compact town center easy to navigate on foot.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
32%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of Uber/Lyft; taxis more common.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Cycling is popular but infrastructure is basic.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to major cities but infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
28%
Weight: 10
Very limited scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage; 5G rollout limited but improving.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some public areas but limited.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Ireland has standard EU visa policies; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Relatively high taxes; no special incentives for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
92%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate bureaucracy; non-residents face some challenges.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process but paperwork required.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for digital nomads in Sligo.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
88%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
85%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Moderate diversity; generally tolerant but less multicultural than big cities.