Dublin second only to New York in 'most stressful places in the world' ranking

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Dublin is second only to New York on the league table of the most stressful places in the world to live.

The Irish capital was deemed more stressful than cities in England, the Philippines, Brazil, Mexico, and more. And it was the cost of living and commute times that were a key part of Dublin's poor score.

Dublin scored 7.55 out of 10 on the stress index - just 0.01 lower than New York. One major factor cited as contributing to stress levels in the Irish capital is the rising cost of housing.

The research by Remitly, who analysed over 170 major cities worldwide, looked at recent figures showing Ireland’s house-price-to-income ratio is around 11% higher than its long-term average, with home prices continue to outbalance earnings. Another important factor is commuting time. Commutes of 32 minutes per 10 km are among Europe’s longest, the research found.

While buses, trams and trains are all available to Dublin commuters, traffic leads to slow speeds at peak times. Roads in and out of the capital also face congestion every morning and evening.

The M50 is one of the busiest and most important roads in Dublin, Ireland. It’s a circular motorway that encircles the city and serves as a major route for traffic traveling in and around Dublin. The M50 plays a vital role in connecting the suburbs, the city center, and other key roads leading to different parts of the country. It’s kind of the lifeblood of Dublin’s road network.

New York is the most stressful city to live in, with a score of 7.56 out of 10, with most New Yorkers cited rising living costs as their biggest concern. Everyday essentials remain major sources of financial strain for people who call The Big Apple home.

Mexico City is the third most stressful city to live in the world, with a score of 7.38 out of 10. Commutes average almost 32 minutes per 10 km, with more than 22 million people living in the metropolitan area.

This leads to major congestion could be one of the biggest daily frustrations. Safety is another key concern, with the city’s crime index of 66.8 being among the highest in the research.

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