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Dublin vs Barcelona

Barcelona runs about 29% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 1,032 USD a month.

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
Barcelona
$2,515/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Dublin monthly
$3,547
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Barcelona monthly
$2,515
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-29%
Barcelona relative to Dublin
Rent gap
$750
Dublin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricDublinBarcelona
Cost
Total monthly cost3,547 USD2,515 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5639✓
Housing2,300 USD1,550 USD✓
Utilities230 USD136 USD✓
Food632 USD531 USD✓
Transport125 USD67 USD✓
Healthcare36 USD35 USD✓
Lifestyle132 USD125 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,432 USD✓5,316 USD
Effective tax + social rate34.8%✓36.2%
Left over each month1,885 USD2,801 USD✓
Average local net salary3,400 USD✓1,900 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD1,550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre4,200 USD2,800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD7,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety70/100✓62/100
Healthcare76/10084/100✓
Air quality78/100✓62/100
Public transport60/10090/100✓
Walkability76/10092/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓66/100
Nightlife84/10096/100✓
Family friendliness74/10078/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps215 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓17°C
Summer high20°C✓29°C
Winter low3°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,450 h2,520 h✓
Annual rainfall760 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access25 min10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/DublinEurope/Madrid

Barcelona runs about 29% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 1,032 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Dublin or Barcelona cheaper?

Barcelona runs about 29% cheaper than Dublin for this household, a difference of 1,032 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Barcelona compared with Dublin?

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

Which has better quality of life, Dublin or Barcelona?

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