High earnings, beautiful landscapes – these are some of the main reasons for working and living in Ireland. How high are earnings in Ireland in 2022? Is it worth emigrating to this country?
Ireland has been attracting the attention of migrants for years. It is definitely not the most popular country, if you compare it to the migrant communites in Germany or the Netherlands. However, there is also a great demand for foreign workers in Ireland. What’s more, you can find employment there without knowing the language or having much experience.
Where to look for a job in Ireland?
There is no shortage of job offers in Ireland both in the seasonal and throughout the year. The greatest demand is for nurses and carers for the elderly people or children. You can also find employment at:
Important! If you are traveling to Ireland by car or working as a driver, remember that Ireland has left-hand traffic.
And as mentioned at the beginning, Ireland is open to foreign workers. That is why it is a bit easier to find a job in this country, even if you do not speak English at an advanced level.
We encourage you to check job offers from Ireland on europa.jobs, but also on local websites:
Wages in Ireland 2022
The minimum hourly rate in Ireland 2022 is – EUR 10,50 gross. It is worth emphasizing that here in Ireland, as in the Netherlands, there is the so-called age-old.
Age | Minimum gross rate |
20+ years | EUR 10,50 |
19 years | EUR 9,45 |
18 years | EUR 8,40 |
to 18 years | EUR 7,35 |
Below we present examples of gross earnings in Ireland in the most popular industries. The data comes mainly from offers published on the europa.jobs portal.
Industry / position | Sample monthly gross salary |
Gastronomy / Hotel industry | EUR 1800 – 2000 |
Construction | EUR 3500 – 3800 |
Horticulture / Harvesting | EUR 2000 – 2500 |
Work in the warehouse | EUR 2600 – 3000 |
Welding | EUR 3000 – 3500 |
Carer of an elderly person | EUR 1900 – 2500 |
Nurse | EUR 2900 – 3300 |
Automotive | EUR 2500 – 3500 |
Below are examples of hourly gross rates in Ireland in selected industries.
Living costs in Ireland 2022
The cost of living in Ireland is in line with what you earn in this country. It is not the most expensive country in Europe, but compared to Poland, the prices are slightly higher, which is natural.
For renting a studio apartment, we will pay from EUR 1100-1300, plus utilities about EUR 130-150/every 2 months. You should also add the cost of the Internet – about EUR 40-45 per month.
Transport in Ireland
- one-way ticket for a city commuter – EUR 2.70
- monthly ticket – approx. EUR 110
- Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) – EUR 4.00
Food costs
For a meal in an inexpensive restaurant, we will pay about EUR 15-20 per person. You can see some examples of the cost of food products below:
Product | Sample price |
Loaf of bread | EUR 1,48 |
Water 1,5 lit. | EUR 1,33 |
Eggs 12 pcs | EUR 2,86 |
Local cheese 1kg | EUR 7,54 |
Chicken Fillets 1kg | EUR 8,14 |
Potatoes 1kg | EUR 1,53 |
Apples 1kg | EUR 2,19 |
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