Can you afford Dublin?
English-speaking EU base for most US tech multinationals, with a housing market that has not kept up.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,718 | $3,547 | $171 | 47 | tight |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $5,432 | $3,547 | $1,885 | 92 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $7,145 | $4,420 | $2,725 | 97 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $8,858 | $9,458 | -$600 | 30 | not viable |
Interactive
Run your own numbers
Next
Related
FAQ
Frequently asked
What income do you need to live comfortably in Dublin?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $84,000 gross a year in Dublin.
Can a family of four live in Dublin on $180,000?
You would be short 600 USD every month at this lifestyle level.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Dublin?
1,885 USD a month left over — 35% of take-home pay. Housing takes 42% of it. That scores 92/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".