Moving to Ireland from Singapore
What to Expect
Considering a move from Singapore to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Singapore to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 3.4% more expensive than Singapore overall. A SGD96,960 salary in Singapore would need to be roughly €36,013 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Singapore and Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
SGD96,960 → €36,013
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 68.8% more
Groceries
pay 16.0% less
Transportation
pay 20.6% more
Housing
pay 1.8% more
Childcare
pay 43.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.5% less
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 Singapore to Ireland.
Who's moving to Ireland?
Top countries of origin for Ireland's foreign-born residents.
- 305,197
- 146,211
- 44,229
- 35,190
- 25,371
- 25,104
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78.246
Singapore
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Singapore.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore performs better than Ireland 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ireland performs significantly better than Singapore across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Singapore generally does better on infrastructure, though Ireland leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Singapore performs better than Ireland across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Singapore generally does better on family life, though Ireland leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Singapore | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
View all months
| Month | Singapore | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service Singapore,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.
Singapore passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa FreeData: 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 Singapore?
On average Ireland is about 45% less expensive than Singapore, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Budget about €9,003 for 3 months in Ireland (based on a SGD96,960 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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?
Singapore performs better than Ireland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Singapore?
Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Singapore?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.
