Moving to Ireland from Italy
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Italy to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Italy to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 33.9% more expensive than Italy overall. A €64,826 salary in Italy would need to be roughly €82,862 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Italy to Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
€64,826 → €82,862
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 6.3% more
Groceries
pay 0.7% more
Transportation
pay 50.9% more
Housing
pay 76.8% more
Childcare
pay 37.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 70.6% 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?
How many people actually move from Italy to Ireland, based on official data.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
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18.9,070
Italy
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Italy to Ireland.
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 generally does better on safety, though Italy 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Italy performs better than Ireland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Italy generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Ireland performs significantly better than Italy across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Ireland performs significantly better than Italy across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Italy performs better than Ireland across all family life metrics.
Data: Italian Revenue Agency, 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 | Rome | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
View all months
| Month | Rome | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy and Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.
Italy passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland passport holder visiting Italy
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 Ireland than Italy?
No — Ireland is on average about 28% more expensive than Italy. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €20,716 in Ireland on a €64,826 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.1 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 Ireland safe for expats?
Ireland generally does better on safety, though Italy leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy. About 75% of people in Ireland feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Italy?
Italy performs better than Ireland across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Italy?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.
