Moving to Ireland from Iraq
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Iraq to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Iraq to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 3.7 times more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,353,840 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly €201,181 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 87°F in Baghdad, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Iraq to Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,353,840 → €201,181
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 5.1 times more
Groceries
pay 2.8 times more
Transportation
pay 2.8 times more
Housing
pay 4.0 times more
Childcare
pay 5.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.4 times 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Iraq 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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60.518
Iraq
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iraq to Ireland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland performs significantly better than Iraq 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 Iraq 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
Iraq 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 performs significantly better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Iraq leads in top income tax rate.
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 Iraq 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Baghdad | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
View all months
| Month | Baghdad | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Required
Ireland passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Iraq?
No — Ireland is on average about 206% more expensive than Iraq. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €50,295 in Ireland on a IQD98,353,840 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?
Ireland performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Iraq?
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iraq leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 10.1 in Iraq. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
