Cost of living in Dublin

Dublin, United States is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $2047 for one person and $5125 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Dublin compared to other cities?

Dublin is 43% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Dublin compare to your city?

Dublin is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Dublin is, on average, 50% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Dublin?

Who is Dublin a good fit for?

Dublin is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Dublin so expensive?

The primary driver of Dublin's high cost of living is the significant expense associated with rent and utilities. This makes it challenging for those without substantial income to manage living costs.

Is food expensive in Dublin?

Yes, food prices in Dublin are 18% higher than the European benchmark. This adds to the overall cost of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Dublin?

Public transport in Dublin is 34% lower than the European benchmark. This can provide some relief in overall transportation costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2047 $
Without Rent
750 $
Rent & Utilities
1298 $
Food
560 $
Transport
49 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4384 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
49.3K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 20 $
Dinner 70.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.28 $
Capuccino 4.54 $
Coke, 330ml 2.57 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.9 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.09 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.22 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.28 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.5 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.67 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.44 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.9 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.2 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.46 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.17 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.13 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.71 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 9.92 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.92 $
Cigarette pack 7.48 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.13 $
Monthly Pass 61.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.89 $
Taxi, 8 km 12.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 116 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 10.1 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.08 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.02 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.14 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 117 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 180 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 62 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,085 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,298 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,251 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,579 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,058 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,907 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,384 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.49%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 41.5 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.95 $
Haircut 19.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 73.1 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 42.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,225 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,241 $

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