The best cities to live in Ireland and Spain

Ireland

Thanks to its rapid economic and technological growth, it has become a key destination to make your home. It has a very low crime rate, is a multicultural and open country, offers a wide range of job options and great salaries. In fact, in 2020 the minimum wage in Ireland was around €1,650 per month. And it also has highly accessible healthcare.

• Limerick. It is located in the west of the country and has a dynamic lifestyle, plus its cost of living is less than €1,000 per month. It is one of the most important cities that offers cultural richness, in addition to the fact that the University of Limerick is located there, which is in great demand. It has a low unemployment rate and its jobs are well paid.
• Dublin. The capital of the country is located near the center of the east coast on the sea. Its climate is temperate and cold and the cost of living is about 1250 euros per month. There are museums, castles, churches and many other great places. There is Trinity College, the best university, and it is also a niche for large leading technology companies.
• Cork. It is located in the interior of its southwest coast, with great lifestyle and the cost of living is lower than in Dublin: 1,000 euros per month. In addition to festivals and nightlife, it is known as the “city of learning” by Unesco. University College Cork is among the best in the world. And it offers important job opportunities in hospitality and technology.
• Galway. It is located where the Corrib River meets the Atlantic. Its lifestyle is relaxed, although traditional. The cost of living is lower than in Cork, it is very cultural, with active nightlife and beautiful landscapes. It is home to the National University of Ireland and job opportunities are focused on engineering, computer science and business.

Finally, Longford, Roscommon, Mayo, are the cities with the lowest crime rates.

Spain

It is among the 20 countries with the best quality of digital life. It is a country with a great gastronomic, historical and cultural tradition.

• Seville. With a temperate to warm climate, it is a picturesque city of great tourist attraction, architecture and extremely pleasant people. Its gastronomy is unbeatable and the rent for housing does not exceed 650 euros per month. It is one of the cities where 15% of its population teleworks. 
• Barcelona. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most beautiful places to live. It has an enviable Mediterranean climate, with a cosmopolitan and pleasant atmosphere. It is widely known for its museums and churches, as well as its wide range of restaurants. Its nightlife is enviable, although its cost of living can be high.
• Madrid. The Spanish capital has a climate somewhere between Mediterranean and semi-arid. It is characterized by its multiculturalism and has a charm that makes anyone fall in love with it. It is a city that does not stop, with a wide cultural, entertainment and leisure offer. Although it can be expensive, there are very good accommodation offers. In addition, there are very attractive work areas, from finance to technology. 
• Bilbao. This city located in the northern end of the peninsula, offers a lot of color and life. It has great tourist attractions and modern and old buildings. They speak Basque, as well as Spanish, and it offers great job opportunities. This compensates for its cost of living, a little higher than the others.
• Valencia. This beautiful coastal city has a Mediterranean climate, with some rain. It is charming par excellence, full of festivity, golden beaches and the best dishes. It is home to the Universitat Politècnica de València and the University of Valencia, among the best in the country. The cost of living is extremely affordable: even less than 500 euros per month.

Undoubtedly, there are many more attractive and interesting options for living in Ireland or Spain. These are just a few examples that are impossible to overlook when it comes to choosing a living destination. Not only attractive for its beauty, gastronomy or people, but also for its job and business opportunities. Learn more at ISEA.