Waterford, Ireland 🇮🇪
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Nomad Score:
62%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
51%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to larger Irish cities; more affordable than Dublin but still above average for Ireland.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
43%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are lower than Dublin but rising due to limited supply; affordable options exist but can be competitive.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are moderate; local markets and supermarkets offer reasonable variety and pricing.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable with bus services; limited rail connectivity but local transport costs are reasonable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
65%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are moderately priced; pubs, cinemas, and cultural events are accessible without high costs.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
68%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are moderately priced, with several options available in the city.
💱 Currency Stability
91%
Weight: 30
Euro currency is stable with low inflation and strong economic fundamentals.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
76%
Weight: 100
Good broadband infrastructure with average speeds around 100 Mbps; fiber available in parts of the city.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces compared to larger cities but some quality options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
78%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi and comfortable environments suitable for remote work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
69%
Weight: 30
A handful of cafes cater to digital nomads with power outlets and good WiFi.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; relatively low nomad presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
89%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain prepaid SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on work-life balance with relaxed lifestyle and good leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
79%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with good air quality and green initiatives.
🧼 Cleanliness
75%
Weight: 10
Generally clean city with well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
98%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal language barrier for most digital nomads.
💨 Air Quality
81%
Weight: 15
Good air quality with low pollution levels.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
76%
Weight: 25
Good schools, parks, and family-oriented activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
83%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, both public and private.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
57%
Weight: 25
Healthcare can be costly without insurance; public system accessible but may have wait times.
🏥 Healthcare
80%
Weight: 20
Reliable healthcare infrastructure with good access to medical professionals.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
31%
Weight: 80
Temperate maritime climate with frequent rain and cool temperatures; limited sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
95%
Weight: 10
Very low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
74%
Weight: 10
Several parks and green areas within the city and nearby countryside.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is uncommon due to mild climate; may be uncomfortable during rare warm spells.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
63%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; winters are cool and summers mild with moderate variation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution levels, especially outside city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
78%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with festivals, museums, and historic sites.
🌃 Nightlife
60%
Weight: 15
Decent nightlife with pubs and live music but limited compared to larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
82%
Weight: 15
Access to coastal areas, hiking trails, and countryside for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
English language immersion; some opportunities for learning Irish Gaelic.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
65%
Weight: 10
Available local tours and cultural experiences, though less tourist-focused than major cities.
🎳 Indoors Fun
63%
Weight: 10
Museums, galleries, and cinemas provide indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
67%
Weight: 25
Good variety of traditional Irish and international cuisine; growing food culture.
🧠 Yoga Studios
59%
Weight: 10
Limited but present yoga studios and wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Several gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Increasing availability of organic and health-focused food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
77%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone favorable for working with Europe and overlapping with US East Coast mornings.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
50%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events; smaller tech and startup community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
48%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most opportunities come from outside employers.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
49%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small but growing.
🏢 Coworking Quality
56%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but fewer in number and less modern than in major cities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
42%
Weight: 15
Limited startup ecosystem compared to Dublin or Cork.
💳 Local Payment Services
73%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local and international payment services including contactless and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
51%
Weight: 15
Moderate awareness and adoption; no major hubs or events.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
54%
Weight: 30
Waterford Airport has limited commercial flights; nearest major airport is Cork or Dublin (~2 hours away).
🚇 Public Transit
62%
Weight: 20
Bus services available but limited frequency; no urban rail system.
🚶 Walkability
79%
Weight: 20
Compact city center with good walkability.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
60%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing options like Uber are limited; taxis are available.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but not extensive; moderate use of bikes.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
58%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to other cities; rail options limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
47%
Weight: 10
Limited availability of scooter or bike rental schemes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable power supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
69%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and some public areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Ireland has standard EU visa policies; no special digital nomad visa yet.
📊 Tax Friendliness
53%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; Ireland is known for corporate tax advantages but personal taxes are average.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
94%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government with low political risk.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate process requiring proof of address and ID; can be time-consuming for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
71%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward process for registering a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
52%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly but lacks infrastructure and community compared to larger cities.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
38%
Weight: 25
Few digital nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
45%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for digital nomads specifically in Waterford.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
86%
Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
83%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant and multicultural, though less diverse than larger cities.