Moving to Ireland from Tajikistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tajikistan to Ireland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tajikistan 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dublin averages 56°F vs 72°F in Dushanbe, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Tajikistan to Ireland.

Living there in 2020
22 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Tajikistan 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

The numbers behind daily life in Ireland compared to Tajikistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
0.9
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TJ
13.9
IE
2.8

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TJ
$364
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TJ
21.3
IE
40.6

Tajikistan 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

TJ
159.0
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TJ
0.9t
IE
6.0t

Tajikistan 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

TJ
0.1
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TJ
69.9%
IE
22.2%

Ireland performs significantly better than Tajikistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TJ
7.0%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TJ
$4,600
IE
$115,600

Ireland generally does better on employment & economy, though Tajikistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TJ
32.3
IE
3.5

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

Data: National Center of Legislation under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dushanbe Rain: 25.7 in/yr (653 mm)
72° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dushanbe Dublin
Jan–Mar 52°/33°F (11°/0°C) 49°/37°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/56°F (27°/13°C) 59°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 92°/59°F (33°/15°C) 66°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/39°F (17°/4°C) 51°/41°F (11°/5°C)
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Month Dushanbe Dublin
Jan 47°/28°F (8.1°/-2.4°C) 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C)
Feb 49°/31°F (9.3°/-0.8°C) 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C)
Mar 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.4°C) 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.8°C) 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C)
May 80°/55°F (26.8°/12.9°C) 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C)
Jun 91°/62°F (33.0°/16.8°C) 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C)
Jul 96°/65°F (35.7°/18.3°C) 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C)
Aug 94°/61°F (34.4°/16.0°C) 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C)
Sep 86°/52°F (29.9°/11.3°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C)
Oct 74°/45°F (23.2°/7.1°C) 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C)
Nov 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.3°C) 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C)
Dec 51°/33°F (10.6°/0.3°C) 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tajikistan 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.

Tajikistan passport

Tajikistan passport holder visiting Ireland

Visa Required
Tajikistan passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland.
Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Tajikistan

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter Tajikistan 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?

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?

Tajikistan generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Tajikistan.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Tajikistan?

Tajikistan 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 21.3 in Tajikistan. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tajikistan: 67).

What's the weather like in Ireland compared to Tajikistan?

The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 72°F in Dushanbe. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while Dushanbe gets 25.7 in.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Tajikistan, the official languages are Russian and Tajik.

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At a Glance

TJ IE
Population 9,119,347 5,275,004
Currency Tajikistani Somoni (TJS) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Tajik English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +992 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112