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Expats' Guide to Galway
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Galway.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Galway.
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An retired expat in Ireland offers a candid comparison of the public healthcare system vs. the private healthcare system in Galway. He's 70 with a heart condition and recalls an emergency visit to the public hospital where he was left on a trolley for 30 hours after breaking his collar bone and rib...
Questions & Answers:
- What do I need to know before moving to Galway?
- What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Galway?
- What is the average cost of housing in Galway?
- How do I meet people in Galway?
- What do I need to know before retiring in Galway?
- What should I pack when moving to Galway?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Galway?
- Will I be able to find a job in Galway?
- What is life like as an expat in your area?
- What do people like (and dislike) about Galway?
- What type of social life can someone expect in Galway?
- What is the social scene like in Galway?
- What advice to expats in Galway have about housing?
- What are medical services in Galway like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Galway?
- Is the cost of living in Galway high?
- What are the visa & residency requirements in Galway?
- Why do people move to Galway?