Moving to Isle of Man from Ireland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ireland to Isle of Man — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ireland to Isle of Man.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Ireland to Isle of Man, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,567 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Ireland live in Isle of Man · UN DESA

Who's moving to Isle of Man?

Top countries of origin for Isle of Man's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Ireland and Isle of Man stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.9
IM
0.0

Isle of Man performs significantly better than Ireland across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IE
4.3%
IM
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
IM
$84,600

Isle of Man generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
IM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
IM
4.2

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Isle of Man leads in life expectancy.

Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Isle of Man?

Working remotely from Isle of Man's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ireland and Isle of Man.

Is Isle of Man safe for expats?

Isle of Man performs significantly better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Isle of Man is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.

What language do they speak in Isle of Man?

The official languages in Isle of Man are English and Manx. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE IM
Population 5,275,004 91,382
Currency Euro (€) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English, Irish English, Manx
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +353 +44
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112