Clifden vs Cork — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Country	Ireland	Ireland
Nomad score	5.2 / 10	6.4 / 10
Cost of living	$3,275 / mo	$5,315 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	15° / 11°C	16° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI)	36 Good	34 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Average high	12.5°C	13.8°C
Average low	8.8°C	7.7°C
Precipitation	180 mm / mo	111 mm / mo
Sunshine	203 h / mo	209 h / mo
Humidity	83%	83%
Rain days	20.5 / mo	13.9 / mo
Wind speed	28.3 km/h	21.2 km/h

IE Clifden · average high by month

J 8 F 9 M 10 A 12 M 14 J 15 J 16 A 17 S 16 O 13 N 11 D 9

IE Cork · average high by month

J 8 F 10 M 11 A 13 M 16 J 18 J 20 A 20 S 17 O 14 N 11 D 9

Air quality

Air quality
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
US AQI	36	34
PM2.5	3.3 µg/m³	4.1 µg/m³
PM10	10.3 µg/m³	6.8 µg/m³
Ozone	76 µg/m³	57 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.9	4.8
Local Payment Services	7.1	8.4
Startup Scene	2.8	6.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Air Conditioning	2.6	2.6
Green Spaces	8.8	7.8
Natural Disaster Risk	8.5	8.6
Noise Pollution	8.1	6.5
Seasonal Variety	5.9	5.9
Weather	5.0	4.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Mobile Network Coverage	7.3	8.7
Power Grid Reliability	8.3	9.1
Public WiFi Availability	4.4	6.6
VPN Reliability	8.6	8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Accommodation Cost	2.7	3.4
Cost of Living	3.5	4.8
Currency Stability	9.3	9.2
Entertainment Cost	4.7	5.3
Food & Groceries	3.9	4.8
Gym Membership Cost	4.4	5.2
Transportation Cost	3.8	6.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Culture	6.5	7.6
Indoors Fun	4.1	6.8
Language Learning Opportunities	3.2	5.2
Local Experiences & Tours	7.2	7.4
Nightlife	4.3	6.5
Outdoors & Nature	9.0	7.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.8	4.4
Nomad Friendly	4.0	6.2
Online Community Presence	2.1	4.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Cafes with WiFi	4.1	7.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	1.9	6.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	2.9	6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity	2.0	5.0
Internet Speed	6.6	8.3
Local SIM Card Availability	7.4	8.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Fitness Facilities	4.1	7.0
Food Scene	5.7	7.1
Healthy Food Options	5.2	7.1
Yoga Studios	3.2	6.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Healthcare	5.7	6.7
Healthcare Affordability	4.9	4.5
Healthcare Quality	6.4	8.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.4	1.0
Ease of Business Registration	6.3	6.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.9	4.7
Freedom of Speech	9.0	8.9
Political Stability	8.8	8.9
Tax Friendliness	3.6	3.7
Visa Ease	5.3	5.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Air Quality	9.1	7.9
Cleanliness	8.3	7.5
Environmental Quality	8.6	7.8
Family Friendly	8.0	7.7
Language Barrier	8.8	9.5
Work-Life Balance	8.0	7.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Female Friendly	8.9	8.4
Racial Tolerance	7.9	7.7
Safety	9.1	8.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Airport Connectivity	3.6	6.4
Cycling	5.2	5.1
Intercity Travel Options	4.1	6.4
Public Transit	2.6	5.9
Ride-sharing Services	1.1	5.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.6	5.1
Walkability	6.3	7.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Coworking Quality	3.2	7.2
Freelance Ecosystem	3.2	6.3
Networking Opportunities	2.6	6.0
Remote Job Opportunities	3.5	6.7
Time Zone Favorability	7.8	8.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Jeans	$75 per pair	$98 per pair
Summer Dress	$46 per dress	$46 per dress
Running Shoes	$104 per pair	$110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Dining Out	$161 per month	$162 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Cinema Ticket	$12 per ticket	$16 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Coffee	$4.04 per cup	$4.74 per cup
Beer	$6.34 per pint	$7.51 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$17 per meal	$21 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$69 per meal	$98 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$10 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$2.88 per kg	$3.06 per kg
Bread	$2.08 per loaf	$2.02 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.73 per bottle	$1.68 per bottle
Milk	$1.50 per liter	$1.56 per liter
Rice	$2.08 per kg	$1.85 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$10 per kg	$11 per kg
Beef	$16 per kg	$14 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$14 per bottle	$16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Groceries	$254 per month	$370 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Health Insurance	$69 per month	$0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Doctor Visit (GP)	$58 per visit	$75 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$12 per purchase	$12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Housing	$865 per month	$1,906 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,096 per month	$2,022 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,730 per month	$3,697 per month
Coworking Space	$208 per month	$306 per month
Coliving Space	$923 per month	$1,560 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Internet & Mobile	$58 per month	$64 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Leisure Activities	$46 per month	$116 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Haircut	$23 per visit	$32 per visit
Laundry	$9.23 per kg	$21 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Mobile Plan	$23 per month	$29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$52 per month	$58 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$17 one-time	$23 one-time
Gym Membership	$46 per month	$64 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$17 per hour	$17 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Transportation	$69 per month	$98 per month
Taxi Start	$4.61 per trip	$4.85 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.08 per km	$2.14 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$69 per month	$86 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$12 per trip	$18 per trip
Gasoline	$1.96 per liter	$2.10 per liter
Scooter Rental	$35 per month	$14 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Utilities	$150 per month	$214 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
	IE Clifden	IE Cork
Visa & Legal Fees	$12 per month	$0.00 per month