Moving to Ireland from Guatemala
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Guatemala to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Guatemala to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 82.5% more expensive than Guatemala overall. A GTQ570,000 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly €121,000 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 77°F in Guatemala City, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.2 times more
Groceries
pay 16.9% more
Transportation
pay 2.4 times more
Housing
pay 2.2 times more
Childcare
pay 81.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 87.1% 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.
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What does your salary buy?
GTQ570,000 → €121,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Guatemala to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.
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
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Guatemala
Key Indicator Comparison
How Guatemala and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland performs significantly better than Guatemala 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
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Guatemala leads in water stress level.
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
Guatemala 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
Ireland generally does better on family life, though Guatemala leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Superintendence of the Tax Administration (2016), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Ireland vs Guatemala
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Guatemala City | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Can you move from Guatemala to Ireland?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland passport holder visiting Guatemala
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 Guatemala?
Day-to-day costs in Ireland run about 83% higher than Guatemala on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a GTQ570,000 comparable salary, that's around €30,250 in Ireland for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
With 32.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Guatemala and Ireland.
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Ireland performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.4 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Guatemala?
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
