Top expat cities

Ireland

Limerick

#4 Top 5 cities

Limerick offers a reasonable balance between cost and practicality, especially for technical, industrial, and university-linked life, though the international scene is smaller.

Country overview

Population

102 287

Year-round temperatures

Day: 8°C až 19°C

Night: 3°C až 11°C

Climate

Mild wet climate with frequent showers and few extremes.

Distance to the sea

20 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

7/10

Limerick is generally manageable in normal residential areas, but theft, burglary, antisocial behavior, nightlife incidents, fraud, and road risk remain relevant.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Limerick can experience Atlantic storms, heavy rain, flooding from the Shannon and its estuary, and surface-water disruption, though major disasters are infrequent.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Students
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇵🇱Poles
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Quality services
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment