Moving to Ireland from Japan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Japan to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 91.7% more expensive than Japan overall. A ¥12,131,633 salary in Japan would need to be roughly €113,929 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly cooler. What to expect for your wallet after moving from Japan to Ireland. What does your salary buy? ¥12,131,633 → €113,929 To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day Restaurants pay 2.5 times more Groceries pay 5.3% more Transportation pay 63.3% more Housing pay 2.4 times more Childcare pay 2.1 times more Entertainment and Sports pay 2.2 times 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. 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 Ireland cost about 67% more than cities in Japan. Compare cities head-to-head We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How many people actually move from Japan to Ireland, based on official data. Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents. Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Ireland. per 100,000 people per year of residents who feel safe walking alone at night per 100,000 people per year Japan performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics. 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 Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Japan generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Ireland leads in water stress level. 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 Japan leads in unemployment rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Japan performs better than Ireland across all family life metrics. Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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. Japan passport holder visiting Ireland Ireland passport holder visiting Japan Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. No — Ireland is on average about 73% more expensive than Japan. City-level variation matters. Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €28,482 in Ireland on a ¥12,131,633 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees). 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. Japan performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan. About 75% of people in Ireland feel safe walking alone at night. Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83). The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in. The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Japan, the official language is Japanese. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Tokyo Dublin Jan–Mar 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) Apr–Jun 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) Oct–Dec 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) View all months
Month Tokyo Dublin Jan 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) Feb 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) Mar 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) Apr 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) May 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) Jun 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) Aug 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) Sep 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) Oct 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) Nov 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) Dec 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 
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