Moving to Hong Kong from Ireland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ireland to Hong Kong — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ireland to Hong Kong, you would find that Hong Kong is 14.3% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €67,000 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly HK$674,000 in Hong Kong to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hong Kong averages 79°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Ireland to Hong Kong.
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → HK$674,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Hong Kong
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 52.9% less
Groceries
pay 34.3% more
Transportation
pay 24.7% more
Housing
pay 25.7% more
Childcare
pay 86.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.3% 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?
Real numbers on people moving from Ireland to Hong Kong, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Ireland and Hong Kong stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Ireland across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Ireland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Hong Kong generally does better on infrastructure, though Ireland leads in internet access.
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 Hong Kong leads in unemployment 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
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Ireland across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2016–2022), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016), Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dublin | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Hong Kong Observatory
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland and Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.
Ireland passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa Free
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong than Ireland?
Day-to-day costs in Hong Kong run about 14% higher than Ireland on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Hong Kong?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €67,000 comparable salary, that's around HK$168,500 in Hong Kong for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Hong Kong?
With 40.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hong Kong can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ireland and Hong Kong.
Is Hong Kong safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Ireland.
What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
