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Dublin vs London

Dublin runs about 14% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

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
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Dublin monthly
$3,561
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+14%
London relative to Dublin
Rent gap
$300
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

DublinLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Dublin $2,300, London $2,600. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Food
    Food: Dublin $632, London $617. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: Dublin $125, London $282. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Dublin $243, London $267. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Dublin $36, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Dublin $132, London $169. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Other
    Other: Dublin $93, London $107. 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

MetricDublinLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost3,561 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)56✓63
Housing2,300 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities243 USD✓267 USD
Food632 USD617 USD✓
Transport125 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare36 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle132 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,432 USD5,953 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate34.8%28.6%✓
Left over each month1,871 USD1,902 USD✓
Average local net salary3,400 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre4,200 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre8,500 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety70/100✓66/100
Healthcare76/10084/100✓
Air quality78/100✓60/100
Public transport60/10092/100✓
Walkability76/10090/100✓
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife84/10094/100✓
Family friendliness74/100✓72/100
Median broadband120 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓12°C
Summer high20°C✓23°C
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,450 h1,480 h✓
Annual rainfall760 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min✓90 min
CurrencyEURGBP
Time zoneEurope/DublinEurope/London

Dublin runs about 14% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Dublin or London cheaper?

Dublin runs about 14% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

What salary do you need in London compared with Dublin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,432 a month in Dublin and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Dublin or London?

Dublin scores 70/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Dublin averages 10°C against 12°C in London.