Ireland72.82
Overall rating
Open country profileIreland vs. United Arab Emirates: Country Comparison
Ireland leads the overall rating with 72.82 points, ahead of United Arab Emirates with 66.56 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Same-Sex Legal Status and LGBTQ+ Rights.
Ireland
United Arab Emirates66.56
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Ireland scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Ireland scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on LGBTQ+ Rights.
Ireland scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Pride Culture.
Ireland scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance.
Ireland scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Youth Gender Ratio (15-29).
United Arab Emirates scores clearly better than Ireland on Electricity Cost.
Ireland scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on Extreme Heat Days.
Ireland scores clearly better than United Arab Emirates on LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination.
Categories Compared
Ireland
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United Arab Emirates
71 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 77 | 82 | United Arab Emirates |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 93 | 83 | Ireland |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 72 | 65 | Ireland |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 88 | 25 | Ireland |
| Legal Protection & Property | 79 | 65 | Ireland |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 81 | 72 | Ireland |
Ireland
82 points
❤️ Health
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United Arab Emirates
73 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 79 | 75 | Ireland |
| Environmental Health | 88 | 60 | Ireland |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 85 | United Arab Emirates |
Ireland
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United Arab Emirates
81 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 47 | 97 | United Arab Emirates |
| Investment & Capital Access | 79 | 77 | Ireland |
| Banking & Fintech | 73 | 75 | United Arab Emirates |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 55 | 77 | United Arab Emirates |
| Real Estate & Property | 61 | 86 | United Arab Emirates |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 75 | 67 | Ireland |
| Macroeconomics | 82 | 78 | Ireland |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 84 | 87 | United Arab Emirates |
Ireland
37 points
🏠 Costs
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United Arab Emirates
50 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 24 | 55 | United Arab Emirates |
| Food & Basic Goods | 22 | 51 | United Arab Emirates |
| Dining & Going Out | 35 | 40 | United Arab Emirates |
| Mobility Costs | 45 | 75 | United Arab Emirates |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 61 | 39 | Ireland |
| Personal Services | 36 | 41 | United Arab Emirates |
Ireland
71 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United Arab Emirates
73 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 63 | 61 | Ireland |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 69 | 68 | Ireland |
| Electricity & Energy | 76 | 76 | Tie |
| Internet & Connectivity | 79 | 98 | United Arab Emirates |
| Public Transport | 67 | 57 | Ireland |
Ireland
61 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United Arab Emirates
53 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 66 | 57 | Ireland |
| Climate & Weather | 55 | 63 | United Arab Emirates |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 42 | 40 | Ireland |
| Leisure & Recreation | 74 | 61 | Ireland |
| Arts & Entertainment | 67 | 43 | Ireland |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 55 | 61 | United Arab Emirates |
| Family-Friendly | 68 | 55 | Ireland |
| Pet-Friendly | 60 | 43 | Ireland |
Ireland
88 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United Arab Emirates
73 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 83 | 84 | United Arab Emirates |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 90 | 79 | Ireland |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 80 | 88 | United Arab Emirates |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 93 | 83 | Ireland |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 86 | 37 | Ireland |
| Language & Integration | 92 | 70 | Ireland |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 96 | 40 | Ireland |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 88 | 90 | United Arab Emirates |
Ireland
77 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United Arab Emirates
75 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 86 | 84 | Ireland |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 89 | 86 | Ireland |
| Attractions & Activities | 77 | 72 | Ireland |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 69 | 70 | United Arab Emirates |
| Vacation Costs | 54 | 54 | Tie |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 85 | 91 | United Arab Emirates |
Ireland
83 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United Arab Emirates
42 points
| Topic | Ireland | United Arab Emirates | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 90 | 30 | Ireland |
| Education & Knowledge | 84 | 68 | Ireland |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 70 | 49 | Ireland |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 90 | 44 | Ireland |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 93 | 5 | Ireland |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 88 | 56 | Ireland |
| Religion & Worldviews | 74 | 22 | Ireland |
| Demography | 62 | 56 | Ireland |