Moving to Ireland from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Ireland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Ireland, you would find that Ireland is 0.0% more expensive than United Kingdom overall. A £55,970 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly €70,879 in Ireland to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from United Kingdom to Ireland.
What does your salary buy?
£55,970 → €70,879
To maintain the same standard of living in Ireland
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 7.3% more
Groceries
pay 13.7% more
Transportation
pay 11.2% more
Housing
pay 10.6% more
Childcare
pay 45.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.9% more
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 United Kingdom to Ireland, based on official data.
people moved from United Kingdom to Ireland · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Ireland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom performs better than Ireland 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
United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Ireland leads in electricity per capita.
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
United Kingdom generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.
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
United Kingdom generally does better on family life, though Ireland leads in infant mortality.
Data: HM Revenue & Customs, 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 | London | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) |
View all months
| Month | London | Dublin |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) |
Data:
Met Office,
Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport holder visiting Ireland
Visa Free
Ireland passport holder visiting United Kingdom
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 United Kingdom?
No — Ireland is on average about 9% more expensive than United Kingdom. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Ireland?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly €17,720 in Ireland on a £55,970 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Ireland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Ireland safe for expats?
United Kingdom generally does better on safety, though Ireland leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.
How is healthcare in Ireland compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).
What's the weather like in Ireland compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Dublin is 56°F, compared to 60°F in London. Dublin receives around 29.8 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.
