Moving to Slovakia from Ireland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ireland to Slovakia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ireland to Slovakia, you would find that Slovakia is 40.9% cheaper than Ireland overall. A €67,000 salary in Ireland would need to be roughly €39,600 in Slovakia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 42.1% less
Groceries
pay 22.2% less
Transportation
pay 40.5% less
Housing
pay 53.9% less
Childcare
pay 18.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.5% 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 Slovakia?
What does your salary buy?
€67,000 → €39,600
To maintain the same standard of living in Slovakia
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 Slovakia cost about 35% less than cities in Ireland.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Ireland to Slovakia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Slovakia?
Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.
- 89,560
- 16,291
- 11,582
- 9,763
- 9,187
- 7,367
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16.1,494
Ireland
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ireland to Slovakia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland performs better than Slovakia 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 Slovakia 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
Ireland generally does better on environment, though Slovakia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Slovakia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Slovakia 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 Slovakia leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016), Tax Directorate, Slovakia (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Slovakia vs Ireland
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dublin | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) | 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) |
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| Month | Dublin | Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) | 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) |
| Feb | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) | 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) |
| Mar | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) | 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) |
| Apr | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) | 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) |
| May | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) | 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) | 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) |
| Jul | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) | 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) | 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) |
| Sep | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) | 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) |
| Oct | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) | 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) |
| Nov | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) | 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) | 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) |
Data:
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service,
Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Can you move from Ireland to Slovakia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland and Slovakia. To live, work, or study long-term in Slovakia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Slovakia's immigration authority.
Ireland passport holder visiting Slovakia
Visa Free
Slovakia 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 Slovakia than Ireland?
Yes — Slovakia is on average about 41% cheaper than Ireland. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Slovakia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €9,900 in Slovakia on a €67,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Slovakia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovakia has 33.8 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 Slovakia safe for expats?
Ireland performs better than Slovakia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Ireland. About 74% of people in Slovakia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Ireland?
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 38.8 in Ireland. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).
What's the weather like in Slovakia compared to Ireland?
The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.
What language do they speak in Slovakia?
The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.
