Amed
Indonesia
3/6
Budget$1,000
Internet45 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Side-by-side city decision
Amed vs Dublin.
A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.
AmedIndonesia3/6
VS
DublinIreland2/6
$1,000Amed monthly budget
$3,445Dublin monthly budget
45 MbpsAmed internet
170 MbpsDublin internet
Decision summary
Amed
Amed leads on more of the six headline signals.
Cost
Best budget
Amed
Speed
Fastest internet
Dublin
Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie
Safety
Highest safety
Amed
Air
Cleanest air
Amed
Walk
Most walkable
Dublin
Quick read
Two cities at a glance
The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.
Dublin
Ireland
2/6
Budget$3,445
Internet170 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Full comparison
Compare what matters
Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.
Monthly budget and costs
7 signalsMetricAmedDublin
Total estimated budget
$1,000
$3,445
1-bed center rent
$550
$2,300
Coworking desk
$120
$390
Local meal
$2.3
$22
Cappuccino
$2.5
$4.8
Gym membership
$35
$65
Transport budget
$70
$145
Work and infrastructure
2 signalsMetricAmedDublin
Internet speed
45 Mbps
170 Mbps
Nomad vibe
8/10
8/10
Quality of life
5 signalsMetricAmedDublin
Safety index
78/100
67/100
Air quality
83/100
82/100
Walkability
4/10
9/10
Female safety
7/10
7/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
6/10
9/10
Culture and climate
4 signalsMetricAmedDublin
Healthcare quality
Average
Excellent
English proficiency
Average
Excellent
Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Temperate oceanic
Best time to visit
May - Oct
May - Sep
Beyond the numbers
What each city asks you to trade
Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture.
Amed
Indonesia
Strengths
- Quiet coastal setting with excellent snorkeling and diving
- Lower living costs than Canggu, Ubud, and Seminyak
- Dramatic Mount Agung and sunrise views
- Friendly local community and relaxed pace
- Generally clean air and little urban traffic
- Good local Indonesian food at modest prices
Trade-offs
- A scooter is close to essential for daily life
- Internet quality varies substantially by villa and village
- Few formal coworking spaces or dedicated desks
- Healthcare is limited compared with southern Bali
- Long transfer time to Denpasar airport
- Limited nightlife, shopping, and international dining
Common visa routes
- Visa on Arrival / e-VOA for eligible nationalities
- B211A Visit Visa
- E33G Remote Worker Visa
Dublin
Ireland
Strengths
- English-speaking EU capital with a welcoming social culture
- Excellent pub, music, literary, and cultural scene
- Strong tech sector and international professional network
- Very walkable central neighborhoods
- Reliable high-speed fiber and mobile internet
- Safe drinking water and highly cashless daily life
Trade-offs
- Housing is exceptionally expensive and hard to secure
- Frequent rain, wind, and limited winter daylight
- Public transport is useful but not as comprehensive as peer capitals
- Restaurants, pints, and nightlife add up quickly
- Rental competition often requires rapid decisions
- Long-term immigration and tax rules can be complex
Common visa routes
- Short-Stay C Visa
- Working Holiday Authorisation
- Stamp 0 Permission
Reading the result
Use this as a planning benchmark
The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices.
Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices.
Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity.
Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.