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Copenhagen vs Dublin

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 286 USD a month.

Copenhagen seen from SAS-airplane
Copenhagen
$3,261/month · Denmark
kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Copenhagen monthly
$3,261
Index 51 (NYC = 100)
Dublin monthly
$3,547
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+9%
Dublin relative to Copenhagen
Rent gap
$400
Dublin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

CopenhagenDublin
  • Housing
    Housing: Copenhagen $1,900, Dublin $2,300. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Food
    Food: Copenhagen $695, Dublin $632. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Transport
    Transport: Copenhagen $175, Dublin $125. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Copenhagen $219, Dublin $230. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Copenhagen $8.46, Dublin $36. Cheaper in Copenhagen.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Copenhagen $163, Dublin $132. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Other
    Other: Copenhagen $101, Dublin $92. 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

MetricCopenhagenDublin
Cost
Total monthly cost3,261 USD✓3,547 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)51✓56
Housing1,900 USD✓2,300 USD
Utilities219 USD✓230 USD
Food695 USD632 USD✓
Transport175 USD125 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓36 USD
Lifestyle163 USD132 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,770 USD5,432 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate42.8%34.8%✓
Left over each month1,509 USD1,885 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,900 USD✓2,300 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,400 USD✓4,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre9,000 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety88/100✓70/100
Healthcare90/100✓76/100
Air quality84/100✓78/100
Public transport90/100✓60/100
Walkability94/100✓76/100
English proficiency94/100100/100✓
Nightlife84/10084/100
Family friendliness92/100✓74/100
Median broadband220 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C10°C
Summer high22°C20°C✓
Winter low-1°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,780 h✓1,450 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access20 min✓25 min
CurrencyDKKEUR
Time zoneEurope/CopenhagenEurope/Dublin

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 286 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Copenhagen or Dublin cheaper?

Copenhagen runs about 9% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 286 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Dublin compared with Copenhagen?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,770 a month in Copenhagen and $5,432 in Dublin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Copenhagen or Dublin?

Copenhagen scores 88/100 on safety and 90/100 on healthcare; Dublin scores 70 and 76. Copenhagen averages 10°C against 10°C in Dublin.