Moving to Ireland from Guinea-Bissau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guinea-Bissau 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 90°F in Bissau, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea-Bissau to Ireland.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GW
1.1
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GW
30.5
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GW
$247
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GW
2.1
IE
40.6

Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
89.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GW
0.2t
IE
6.0t

Guinea-Bissau 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

GW
0.2
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GW
1.5%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GW
3.2%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GW
$2,400
IE
$115,600

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GW
63.7 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GW
49.0
IE
3.5

Ireland performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bissau Rain: 69.1 in/yr (1756 mm)
90° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bissau Dublin
Jan–Mar 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Bissau Dublin
Jan 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau 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.

Guinea-Bissau passport

Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Required
Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau

Visa on Arrival
Ireland passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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 Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau 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 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).

What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Guinea-Bissau?

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.

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At a Glance

GW IE
Population 2,026,778 5,275,004
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +245 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112