See the Budget tracker for announcements and effective dates.
How does take-home pay compare with the UK?
Annual GBP at the same gross salary, using the UK and destination engines. Single employee, no children or voluntary pension contributions. A converted salary is not a local job offer.
| Gross salary | UK take-home | Ireland take-home | Difference before rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| £50,000.00 | £39,519.60 | £37,489.59 | -£2,030.01 |
| £75,000.00 | £54,057.40 | £49,862.54 | -£4,194.86 |
| £100,000.00 | £68,557.40 | £61,803.17 | -£6,754.23 |
| £150,000.00 | £91,286.40 | £85,684.41 | -£5,601.99 |
How is employee pay taxed?
The model includes Income Tax, standard personal and employee credits, Universal Social Charge and PRSI. PRSI uses equal weekly pay, the 2026 rate change, the weekly exemption and tapered low-pay credit.
Tax period: 2026. Main city used: Dublin.
What permission do I need to live and work here?
British nationals do not need a visa to live, work or study in Ireland (Common Travel Area). Dual citizenship allowed.
How much rent does the comparison assume?
Rent estimate in Dublin: €2,202.00/month for a city-centre one-bedroom home; Numbeo: Dublin city-centre one-bedroom rent, checked 25 October 2026; method and exclusions.
Getting residence
British citizens can live and work in Ireland without a visa or work permit under the Common Travel Area. There is no residence permit application for a British citizen using these rights. Non-British family members need their own eligibility check.
Home Office, Common Travel Area guidance. Source date: . Checked .
Healthcare
British citizens who live or intend to live in Ireland for at least a year can access state healthcare on the same basis as Irish citizens. Some services have patient charges. A medical card or GP visit card can reduce costs; private insurance is optional.
Department of Health and Social Care, healthcare in Ireland. Source date: . Checked .
British citizens living in Ireland do not need an S1 certificate to access state healthcare. They use the same basis of access as Irish citizens; charges and medical-card rules still depend on their circumstances.
NHS Business Services Authority, S1 country coverage. Source undated. Checked .
Schools
British citizens have access to education on the same basis as Irish citizens under the Common Travel Area. Apply to the school and check its admission policy; the right to education does not reserve a place at a chosen school.
Home Office, Common Travel Area education rights. Source date: . Checked .
Banking and money
Lawful EU residents can request a basic payment account here, subject to identity and anti-money-laundering checks.
European Commission, basic payment accounts. Source undated. Checked .
The currency is the euro (EUR).
European Central Bank, euro area countries. Source undated. Checked .
Declare cash of EUR 10,000 or more when entering or leaving the EU.
European Commission, EU cash controls. Source undated. Checked .
Cost of living
Household price level: 136.2 in 2025, EU average 100. Preliminary national comparison; your household budget will differ.
Statistics Norway, Eurostat price level survey. Source date: . Checked .
Driving
Once resident, exchange your UK licence through the National Driver Licence Service to drive legally. The visitor allowance does not continue after becoming resident. Obtain the required DVLA or Northern Ireland driving-record check code.
FCDO, Living in Ireland. Source date: . Checked .
UK pensions
The UK State Pension receives annual increases in Ireland.Frozen State Pension guide.
DWP, State Pension annual increases country list. Source date: . Checked .
See the Moving abroad checklist for UK reporting and residence checks, school questions and bank account checks.