Places · Ireland
The best places to live in Ireland
Arcadia scores 18 places in Ireland, from Keel (Achill Island) at about $2,200 a month to Dublin at about $2,600. 16 are by the sea, 10 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 5/5, healthcare 4/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Ireland
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 18 places Arcadia scores in Ireland, not the whole country.
All 18 places in Ireland
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Ireland?
Across the 18 places Arcadia scores in Ireland the median is about $2,300 a month for one person, from Keel (Achill Island) at around $2,200 to Dublin at around $2,600. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Ireland?
Keel (Achill Island), at about $2,200 a month. It is the cheapest of the 18 places Arcadia scores in Ireland, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Ireland has the best internet?
Dublin, rated 5 out of 5. The typical rating across the 18 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Ireland?
The typical safety rating is 5 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Dublin. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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