Moving to Ireland from Czech Republic
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Czech Republic to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Czech Republic to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 67.2% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,593,660 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €94,926 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Czech Republic to Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,593,660 → €94,926
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
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Restaurants
pay 52.2% more
Groceries
pay 33.4% more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 91.7% more
Childcare
pay 81.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 85.2% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Ireland cost about 39% more than cities in Czech Republic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Czech Republic to Ireland, based on official data.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
- 25,104
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22.6,972
Czech Republic
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Czech Republic to Ireland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Czech Republic generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ireland performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Ireland leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Czech Republic generally does better on family life, though Ireland leads in life expectancy.
Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Prague | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Prague | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Czech Republic passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland passport holder visiting Czech Republic
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ireland than Czech Republic?
No — Ireland is on average about 44% more expensive than Czech Republic. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €23,732 in Ireland on a CZK1,593,660 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Czech Republic generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Czech Republic?
Czech Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in adult obesity rate. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Czech Republic?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.
