Moving to Ireland from Monaco

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Monaco to Ireland — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Monaco to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Monaco to Ireland, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Monaco live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Monaco and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
IE
2.8

Monaco performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
IE
40.6

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
IE
32.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
IE
95.0%

Monaco generally does better on infrastructure, though Ireland leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
IE
$115,600

Monaco performs better than Ireland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MC
89.5 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
IE
3.5

Monaco generally does better on family life, though Ireland leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco 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.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
Monaco passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter Monaco without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

With 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Monaco and Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Monaco performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Monaco?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC IE
Population 31,400 5,275,004
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +377 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112