Moving to Ireland from Minnesota
What to Expect
Considering a move from Minnesota to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Minnesota to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 10.3% more expensive than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly €80,689 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Minnesota and Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → €80,689
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.1% less
Groceries
pay 13.0% less
Transportation
pay 71.7% more
Housing
pay 13.7% more
Childcare
pay 40.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 19.0% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Minnesota to Ireland.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ireland performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Ireland performs significantly better than Minnesota across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Ireland performs significantly better than Minnesota across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Minnesota?
On average Ireland is around 23% pricier than Minnesota, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Budget about €20,172 for 3 months in Ireland (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
From major Ireland cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Ireland are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Minnesota?
Ireland performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
