Moving to Ireland from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Ireland. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 88°F in Port Moresby, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
13

people born in Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea 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

PG
9.4
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
IE
40.6

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PG
38.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
IE
6.0t

Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Ireland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
IE
22.2%

Ireland generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
IE
$115,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
IE
3.5

Ireland performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Dublin
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Port Moresby Dublin
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°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 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ireland passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Papua New Guinea.

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 Papua New Guinea and Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea 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 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

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

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG IE
Population 9,593,498 5,275,004
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Euro (€)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +675 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 112