Waterford, Ireland 🇮🇪
#871
52.260999, -7.111908
Nomad Score:
61%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
62%
Weight: 150
Moderately priced compared to larger Irish cities, but still higher than many European cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable for a city of its size, but can be high in popular areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are average, with a good selection of local and international options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
70%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, with a decent bus network covering the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited compared to larger cities, but prices are reasonable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are affordable, with several options available.
💱 Currency Stability
85%
Weight: 30
The Euro is stable, providing a reliable currency for transactions.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
78%
Weight: 100
Good internet speeds available, though rural areas may experience slower connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
52%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces, but a few options exist for remote workers.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
60%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, though not all are optimized for work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
55%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads, but the selection is limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
40%
Weight: 100
Waterford is not a major hub for digital nomads, leading to fewer networking opportunities.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Generally good work-life balance, with a slower pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Good environmental quality with access to green spaces and clean air.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
The city is generally clean, with regular maintenance and waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
80%
Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, making communication easy for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Good air quality, with low levels of pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
80%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with well-trained professionals.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, especially with public services.
🏥 Healthcare
80%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare system with access to various services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
45%
Weight: 80
Cool and often rainy weather, which may not be appealing to everyone.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, making it a safe place to live.
🏞️ Green Spaces
65%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas available for relaxation and outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not commonly used, as summers are mild.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Experiences all four seasons, though winters can be quite cold and wet.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with local festivals and events, though less vibrant than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
50%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options, with a few pubs and bars available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
70%
Weight: 15
Access to beautiful coastal areas and countryside for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
45%
Weight: 10
Limited language schools, though some opportunities exist for learning Irish.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but options are limited compared to larger cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
50%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, primarily focused on local attractions.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Growing food scene with local restaurants, though not as diverse as larger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but options are limited.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Several fitness facilities available, catering to various interests.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options in restaurants and stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
Convenient time zone for working with Europe and parts of North America.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads, with few events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Some remote job opportunities, but not a major hub for tech jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Limited freelance ecosystem, with fewer resources and support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces available but vary in quality and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
Limited startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Widely accepted payment methods, including cards and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35%
Weight: 15
Low adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies in the local economy.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Limited airport connectivity, with the nearest major airport in Cork.
🚇 Public Transit
65%
Weight: 20
Decent public transit system, primarily bus services.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
City is relatively walkable, with many amenities within walking distance.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
40%
Weight: 15
Limited ride-sharing services available, with few options.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, but infrastructure is not fully developed.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Good intercity travel options via bus and train, though limited compared to larger cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available, with good internet infrastructure.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
85%
Weight: 15
Stable power grid with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots available in the city.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are straightforward for EU citizens, but more complex for others.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates, with some incentives for startups.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
80%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
85%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low levels of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Relatively easy to open a bank account, though documentation may be required.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease of business registration, with some bureaucracy involved.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
30%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available, making it less attractive for long-term stays.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Not particularly nomad-friendly, with limited resources and community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and accepting community.