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Amsterdam vs Dublin

Amsterdam and Dublin cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

View from the Metz & Co. Metz & Co. Department Store Rooftop Cafe of the Keizersgracht / Leidsestraat, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Amsterdam
$3,440/month · Netherlands
Jorge Royan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Summer friday afternoon in early September in the crowded Dublin city center in Ireland.
Dublin
$3,561/month · Ireland
Jakub CA · CC BY 4.0
Amsterdam monthly
$3,440
Index 54 (NYC = 100)
Dublin monthly
$3,561
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+4%
Dublin relative to Amsterdam
Rent gap
$200
Dublin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

AmsterdamDublin
  • Housing
    Housing: Amsterdam $2,100, Dublin $2,300. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Food
    Food: Amsterdam $581, Dublin $632. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Transport
    Transport: Amsterdam $127, Dublin $125. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Amsterdam $236, Dublin $243. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Amsterdam $173, Dublin $36. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Amsterdam $124, Dublin $132. Cheaper in Amsterdam.
  • Other
    Other: Amsterdam $99, Dublin $93. Cheaper in Dublin.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricAmsterdamDublin
Cost
Total monthly cost3,440 USD✓3,561 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)54✓56
Housing2,100 USD✓2,300 USD
Utilities236 USD✓243 USD
Food581 USD✓632 USD
Transport127 USD125 USD✓
Healthcare173 USD36 USD✓
Lifestyle124 USD✓132 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,523 USD✓5,432 USD
Effective tax + social rate33.7%✓34.8%
Left over each month2,082 USD✓1,871 USD
Average local net salary3,500 USD✓3,400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,100 USD✓2,300 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,800 USD✓4,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓70/100
Healthcare86/100✓76/100
Air quality68/10078/100✓
Public transport88/100✓60/100
Walkability94/100✓76/100
English proficiency96/100100/100✓
Nightlife88/100✓84/100
Family friendliness80/100✓74/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature11°C10°C✓
Summer high22°C20°C✓
Winter low2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,660 h✓1,450 h
Annual rainfall840 mm760 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access35 min25 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/AmsterdamEurope/Dublin

Amsterdam and Dublin cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Amsterdam or Dublin cheaper?

Amsterdam and Dublin cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Dublin compared with Amsterdam?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,523 a month in Amsterdam and $5,432 in Dublin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Amsterdam or Dublin?

Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety and 86/100 on healthcare; Dublin scores 70 and 76. Amsterdam averages 11°C against 10°C in Dublin.