Moving to Ireland from Palau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Palau to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Palau to Ireland. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Palau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ireland performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ireland performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Ireland performs significantly better than Palau 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
Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.
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
Ireland generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.
Palau passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Required
Ireland passport holder visiting Palau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ireland: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ireland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ireland safe for expats?
Ireland performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Palau?
Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.
