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Barcelona vs Dublin

Barcelona runs about 41% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 1,032 USD a month.

Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,515/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Summer friday afternoon in early September in the crowded Dublin city center in Ireland.
Dublin
$3,547/month · Ireland
Jakub CA · CC BY 4.0
Barcelona monthly
$2,515
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Dublin monthly
$3,547
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+41%
Dublin relative to Barcelona
Rent gap
$750
Dublin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BarcelonaDublin
  • Housing
    Housing: Barcelona $1,550, Dublin $2,300. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Food
    Food: Barcelona $531, Dublin $632. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Barcelona $67, Dublin $125. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Barcelona $136, Dublin $230. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Barcelona $35, Dublin $36. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Barcelona $125, Dublin $132. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Other
    Other: Barcelona $72, Dublin $92. Cheaper in Barcelona.
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

MetricBarcelonaDublin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,515 USD✓3,547 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓56
Housing1,550 USD✓2,300 USD
Utilities136 USD✓230 USD
Food531 USD✓632 USD
Transport67 USD✓125 USD
Healthcare35 USD✓36 USD
Lifestyle125 USD✓132 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD5,432 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate36.2%34.8%✓
Left over each month2,801 USD✓1,885 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD3,400 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD✓2,300 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,800 USD✓4,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/10070/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓76/100
Air quality62/10078/100✓
Public transport90/100✓60/100
Walkability92/100✓76/100
English proficiency66/100100/100✓
Nightlife96/100✓84/100
Family friendliness78/100✓74/100
Median broadband215 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C10°C✓
Summer high29°C20°C✓
Winter low7°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,520 h✓1,450 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access10 min✓25 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Dublin

Barcelona runs about 41% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 1,032 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Barcelona or Dublin cheaper?

Barcelona runs about 41% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 1,032 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Dublin compared with Barcelona?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Barcelona and $5,432 in Dublin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Barcelona or Dublin?

Barcelona scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Dublin scores 70 and 76. Barcelona averages 17°C against 10°C in Dublin.