Galway

🇮🇪Ireland•Western Europe

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living78

Safety91

Healthcare80

Career Opportunities83

Climate60

Transport82

Air Quality78.5

Family Friendliness87.67

Education85

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Galway a good place to live?

Galway scores 79/100 overall. It is very affordable (cost score: 78/100), very safe (safety: 91/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 80/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Galway?

Galway has a cost of living score of 78/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Galway?

Galway has a transport score of 82/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Galway?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Galway are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Galway safe for expats?

Galway has a safety score of 91/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 78.5/100.

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