Places · Ireland

Living in Cobh

Ireland · temperate

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Cobh is a small town of roughly 13,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Ireland. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,400. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for swimming, live music, quiet days.

È un’isola raggiungibile ogni giorno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno. Il servizio sanitario pubblico (5/5) è più solido del privato: qui l’assicurazione è un extra, non una necessità. Gli affitti sono saliti di circa il 57% in cinque anni: chi arriva oggi non trova i prezzi di cui ha letto.

At a glance

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People
~13,000
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Cost / mo
~$2,400
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Cobh

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare3/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 8 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+57%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration3/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionStrong
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid3/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding2/5
✈️ Airport3/5
⛴️ Getting there~Daily
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +57% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Daily

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

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Good to know

⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

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