Moving to Ireland from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Considering a move from El Salvador to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from El Salvador to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 87°F in San Salvador, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from El Salvador to Ireland.

Living there in 2020
28 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in El Salvador live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
IE
0.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

SV
38%
IE
75%

Ireland performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
IE
40.6

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SV
31.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
IE
6.0t

El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SV
10.6
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though El Salvador leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
IE
$115,600

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
IE
3.5

Ireland generally does better on family life, though El Salvador leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Dublin
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month San Salvador Dublin
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
El Salvador passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter El Salvador without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador. About 75% of people in Ireland feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Ireland compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV IE
Population 6,568,745 5,275,004
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Euro (€)
Languages Spanish English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +503 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112