Moving to Netherlands from Ireland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ireland to Netherlands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ireland to Netherlands, you would find that Netherlands is 15.8% more expensive than Ireland overall. A €65,577 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly €66,206 in Netherlands to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Ireland to Netherlands.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → €66,206
To maintain the same standard of living in Netherlands
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 33.0% more
Groceries
pay 7.6% more
Transportation
pay 1.8% more
Housing
pay 1.2% less
Childcare
pay 62.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.9% 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.
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 Netherlands cost about 3% more than cities in Ireland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Ireland to Netherlands, based on official data.
people moved from Ireland to Netherlands · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ireland to Netherlands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Netherlands leads in homicide rate.
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
Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ireland performs better than Netherlands across all environment metrics.
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
Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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
Netherlands performs significantly better than Ireland across all family life metrics.
Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, 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 | Dublin | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Amsterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland and Netherlands. To live, work, or study long-term in Netherlands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Netherlands's immigration authority.
Ireland passport holder visiting Netherlands
Visa Free
Netherlands 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 Netherlands than Ireland?
Costs in Netherlands and Ireland are broadly similar overall, though categories like rent and dining differ between cities.
How much money do I need to move to Netherlands?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €16,552 in Netherlands on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Netherlands?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Netherlands has 44.4 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 Netherlands safe for expats?
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Netherlands leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Netherlands is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.
How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Ireland?
Netherlands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Netherlands, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Netherlands scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Netherlands compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Amsterdam is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Amsterdam receives around 30.7 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Netherlands?
The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
