Moving to Georgia from Ireland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ireland to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ireland to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 5.0% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €67,000 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly $71,300 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Atlanta averages 72°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 8.7% less
Groceries
pay 10.6% more
Transportation
pay 36.6% less
Housing
pay 0.9% more
Childcare
pay 65.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.7% less
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 Georgia?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → $71,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
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 Georgia cost about 6% less than cities in Ireland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Ireland to Georgia, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Ireland to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Ireland
Key Indicator Comparison
How Ireland and Georgia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ireland performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Ireland performs better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Ireland performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Georgia vs Ireland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dublin | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 58°/39°F (14°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 86°/69°F (30°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 64°/45°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Ireland to Georgia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Ireland passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Ireland
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 Georgia than Ireland?
Generally yes: Georgia runs about 5% cheaper than Ireland on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around $17,825 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
Working remotely from Georgia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ireland and Georgia.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Ireland?
Ireland performs better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Atlanta is 72°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Atlanta receives around 49.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
