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Countries / Ireland
Ireland
English-speaking EU member with a booming tech sector and a serious housing shortage.
RegionWestern Europe
CapitalDublin
CurrencyEuro
LanguageEnglish, Irish
Expat saturationHigh (20% foreign born)
Living cost · Mid-rangefrom $2,500/mo
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Your plan for Ireland checklist · timeline · cost breakdown
Affordable move$13,100estimated first-year setup · about 33 weeksMid-range move$25,900estimated first-year setup · about 28 weeksLuxury move$74,250estimated first-year setup · about 20 weeksRetirement move$37,600estimated setup incl. visa, insurance and advice · about 48 weeks
Estimates for one adult before ongoing rent and living costs; couples and families scale up. Tap a plan for the full breakdown.
Ireland by the numbers editorial estimates in US dollars
Worth of the dollar$1 ≈ €0.861 euro ≈ $1.16 · snapshot, changes daily · Current rate ↗
Utilities · 85 m² flat$230/moElectric, water, sewer & garbage
Home internet$55/moBroadband, typical plan
Wi-Fi & connectivity score80/100Median fixed broadband ≈ 150 Mbps
Internet reliability82/100Reliable in cities; occasional dips
English day-to-dayNativeHow far English gets you
Remote-work time zoneFull EU overlapFull EU overlap, partial US (late)
Phone & eSIM$25/moLocal plan · travel eSIM ≈ $18/10 GB
Walkability of cities74/100Walkable centres, car useful beyond
Air quality84/100Clean Atlantic air; some winter smoke in towns still burning solid fuel
Healthy food & food safety82/100EU rules; grass-fed dairy and beef; strong food-safety authority (FSAI)
Severe weather & hazards20/100 riskAtlantic storms and coastal flooding; no seismic or heat risk
Drive on theLeftRight-hand-drive cars · Licence & vehicles →
Time zoneGMT (UTC+0) with DSTGMT (UTC+0) with DST; 5 hours ahead of New York
Literacy99%Adult literacy rate
Cost to give birthfree for residentsPublic free for residents / private $4,000–7,000
Rural land$10,000–20,000per acre · $10,000–20,000 rural farmland
Beauty of cities84/100Architecture, setting, upkeep and green space
Petrol / fuel$1.85/L≈ $7.00 per US gallon
Doctor visit$70Basic clinic visit, paid privately
Emergency room$110Uninsured visit, before treatment
Dentist$80 / $120Check-up & cleaning / one filling
Life expectancy83 yrsAt birth
Unemployment4%National rate
Remote work & digital nomadsToleratedNo nomad visa; remote work for foreign employer requires residence permission
🌤️ Climate
Mild, wet and windy year-round; rarely below 0°C or above 25°C. Rain in every month.
Winter · Jan5°C41°F
Spring · Apr9°C48°F
Summer · Jul16°C61°F
Autumn · Oct11°C52°F
Mean temperatures for Dublin.
🌧️ Rain & snow
Rainfall about 1,100 mm (43 in) a year.
Snow Rare and light.
⚖️ The law
Official legislationelectronic Irish Statute Book ↗
OverviewLaw of Ireland on Wikipedia ↗
Driving On the left. Licence rules →
🏛️ Taxes
Property tax Local Property Tax ~0.1% (bands).
Local & regional income tax None regional; USC 0.5–8% on top of income tax.
🎓 University
Free Fees for EU residents (~$3k student charge); non-EU $12–25k/yr.
📱 Phone & eSIM
Carriers Vodafone, Three, Eir, GoMo.
Average cost Local SIM or eSIM with generous data about $25/month; a 30-day travel eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, Saily and similar) around $18 for 10 GB.
🎁 Schemes to attract expats
- Critical Skills Employment Permit with 2-year PR path
- Stamp 0 for retirees with ~$55k/yr income
- Immigrant Investor Programme closed 2023
- English-speaking EU member
Figures are national averages for planning, not quotes; big cities run higher. Tax schemes change often and carry conditions. Verify before you rely on them.
Official sources for Ireland embassies, warnings, law and reference
US Embassy in Ireland↗All embassies and consulates in Ireland↗US State Department travel advisory↗UK FCDO travel advice↗electronic Irish Statute Book↗Law of Ireland (Wikipedia)↗Ireland on Wikipedia↗Tourism Ireland (official tourism board)↗World Health Organization country profile↗Numbeo cost-of-living data↗
Government, intergovernmental and reference sites only; no reviews or opinion. Links open in a new tab.
Ratings & warnings independent
Visa informationTypes, step-by-step application, where to applyPassport renewalOfficial renewal links and timingLiveability scoreThe rating and what drives itSafety ratingCrime, stability and what the number meansTravel warningsState Department and UN advisories, liveRegional information & cuisineWhere to live and what you'll eatCommunity & meetupsFinding your people
Follows your Mid-range tier partner listings match your budget
FlightsGateways, routes and fares for your research tripHotels & accommodationWhere to stay while you scout, with videoRental propertiesNeighbourhoods, prices and how renting worksFurnishings & home setupFurniture, appliances, utilities and internetMoving & shippingGetting your life across the oceanRetirementVisas, costs and where retirees settle
Services & daily life one labelled partner per page
Airport taxis & transfersOfficial cabs, apps, rail links and faresTransportationGetting around, driving and licencesTrains, buses & ticketsIntercity travel and where to bookSchoolsInternational, bilingual and local optionsChild care & nanniesNurseries, nannies, au pairs and costsUniversitiesDegrees, fees and student visasPets: vets, boarding & relocationBringing animals, finding a vet and careLanguage classesLearning before and after you landBest restaurantsWhere locals and expats actually eatHospitals & healthcare accessHow to see a doctor, hospitals, insuranceBanking & money transferAccounts, transfers and currencyTax & legal helpResidency, treaties and who to hireJobs boardRoles open to foreigners, updated weeklyCoworking & remote workWork rights, spaces and freelancing
Rated & officialPartners in three tiersOne labelled partner
Life in Ireland faith, wellbeing, shopping and play
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Click here →🕊️ Religious servicesChurches, mosques, synagogues, temples and more🧘 Wellness & spiritualityYoga, retreats, meditation, spas and practitioners🛍️ Retail recommendationsWhere to shop for clothes, tech, homeware and gifts🧺 Groceries & marketsSupermarkets, local markets and what things cost🥾 Recreation & tour guidesOutdoors, sport, day trips and licensed guides📱 Phone & eSIMCarriers, eSIMs, plans and what they cost⛴️ Boats & ferriesFerry routes, marinas, boat rental and ownership🏖️ Beaches, lakes & riversSwimming, water quality and the best spots🚗 Vehicles & driving licenceRent or buy a car, and how to get a local licence🖼️ Art galleries, museums & librariesWhat's free, what costs, and where to start Holidays & festivalsNational holidays, closures and the festivals worth planning around
Holidays & festivalsNational holidays, closures and the festivals worth planning aroundJobs board · Ireland
Search for jobs for free, or post a job for $100 USD.
Roles open to foreigners in Ireland: remote work you can do from Dublin, and in-person jobs with employers who hire from abroad. Free for job seekers, always. Employers pay a flat $100 per listing, live for 60 days.
Latest listings. Example listings shown until the first real posts go live.
Example · Senior Software Engineer (React / Node)Northwind Labs · Remote, US or EU hours
$95,000–130,000USD
Example · English Teacher (adults & business)International Language Centre · Dublin · in person
€1,900–€2,800/moEUR