---
title: "Ireland for digital nomads: 4 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/ireland
description: "Ireland for remote workers: 4 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Galway (67/100). Ireland has no digital-…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Ireland for digital nomads: 4 cities compared (2026)

Ireland has 4 cities in the dataset. Galway scores highest under balanced weights at 67/100. Ireland has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Ireland, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Galway | 67 | 2882 | 49.1 | Pubs and trad music; Arts festival | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/galway |
| 2 | Dublin | 67 | 3488 | 34.2 | EU tech headquarters; Pubs and literature | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/dublin |
| 3 | Cork | 66 | 2975 | 53.5 | English Market; Pharma and tech jobs | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cork |
| 4 | Limerick | 65 | 3433 | 53.6 | King John's Castle; Munster rugby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/limerick |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 0.7 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 79th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 82/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 81.6 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.949 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | native | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | freedom of movement |
| UK | freedom of movement |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Ireland yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/dublin-vs-galway
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/cork-vs-galway
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/galway-vs-limerick
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/cork-vs-dublin

## FAQ

### Is Ireland good for digital nomads?

Galway scores 67/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 298 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Ireland's 4 cities average 66.3/100. Strongest factors in Galway: quality of life and air quality; weakest: climate.

### What is the cheapest city in Ireland for a remote worker?

Galway, at about $2,882 a month for one person including rent (Cost of Living Global 2026 (city rows), 2026-07). Dublin is the most expensive city-priced option at $3,488.

### Does Ireland have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Ireland without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): freedom of movement. UK passport: freedom of movement. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Ireland has the fastest internet?

Limerick, with a measured median download of 53.6 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Ireland?

Ireland records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 79th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/ireland