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 63.1% more expensive than Czech Republic overall. A CZK1,600,000 salary in Czech Republic would need to be roughly €107,000 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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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 72.5% more
Groceries
pay 40.3% more
Transportation
pay 67.9% more
Housing
pay 92.1% more
Childcare
pay 46.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 62.0% 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.
What salary do you need in Ireland?
What does your salary buy?
CZK1,600,000 → €107,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →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 36% more than cities in Czech Republic.
Compare cities head-to-head
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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
Ireland performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics.
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 suicide 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
Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Czech Republic leads in broadband per 100 people.
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.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Ireland vs Czech Republic
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
Can you move from Czech Republic to Ireland?
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 63% 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 €26,750 in Ireland on a CZK1,600,000 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 32.3 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?
Ireland performs significantly better than Czech Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 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 suicide rate. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 43.5 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.
