Top expat cities

Ireland

Waterford

#5 Top 5 cities

Waterford is a quieter option with less day-to-day pressure, but it offers noticeably fewer career and international opportunities than larger Irish cities.

Country overview

Population

60 079

Year-round temperatures

Day: 8°C aĆŸ 18°C

Night: 4°C aĆŸ 11°C

Climate

Mild maritime weather with wetter conditions and modest seasonal shifts.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 4/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

8/10

Waterford is generally safe and quieter than the largest Irish cities, while theft, burglary, fraud, nightlife incidents, and road risk still merit routine precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

7/10

Waterford faces Atlantic storms, heavy rain, river and coastal flooding, and occasional transport or power disruption, with rising sea level increasing long-term exposure.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Families
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • đŸ‡”đŸ‡±Poles
  • đŸ‡§đŸ‡·Brazilians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

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