Moving to Ireland from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from New Hampshire to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from New Hampshire to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 5.4% more expensive than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly €71,862 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?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Hampshire to Ireland.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 €71,862

To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 3.5% less

Groceries

pay 17.1% less

Transportation

pay 80.8% more

Housing

pay 11.4% less

Childcare

pay 51.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 16.7% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate:1 USD = 0.878 EUR(June 2026)

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 New Hampshire to Ireland, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
35,190 ↑ 15% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Hampshire to Ireland.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
IE
25.3%

Ireland performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
IE
95.0%

Ireland performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
IE
$115,600

New Hampshire generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs

Ireland performs significantly better than New Hampshire 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.

ConcordRain: 40.6 in/yr (1032 mm)
58°/35°F

Avg. annual high / low

DublinRain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56°/44°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsConcordDublin
Jan–Mar37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun68°/43°F (20°/6°C)59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep79°/54°F (26°/12°C)66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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MonthConcordDublin
Jan31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological 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

United States passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Ireland without a visa.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ireland passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: 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 New Hampshire?

No — Ireland is on average about 9% more expensive than New Hampshire. City-level variation matters.

How much money do I need to move to Ireland?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €17,966 in Ireland on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

Usually fine from major cities in Ireland. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to New Hampshire?

Ireland performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Ireland compared to New Hampshire?

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In New Hampshire, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

IE
Population1,316,4705,275,004
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Euro (€)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Irish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1+353
Time zones111
Emergency number911112