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Dublin vs Singapore

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

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
Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Singapore Singapur Singapore Luftbild aerial
Singapore
$3,676/month · Singapore
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Dublin monthly
$3,547
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Singapore monthly
$3,676
Index 58 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+4%
Singapore relative to Dublin
Rent gap
$300
Singapore costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

DublinSingapore
  • Housing
    Housing: Dublin $2,300, Singapore $2,600. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Food
    Food: Dublin $632, Singapore $511. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Transport
    Transport: Dublin $125, Singapore $105. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Dublin $230, Singapore $180. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Dublin $36, Singapore $29. Cheaper in Singapore.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Dublin $132, Singapore $172. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Other
    Other: Dublin $92, Singapore $80. Cheaper in Singapore.
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

MetricDublinSingapore
Cost
Total monthly cost3,547 USD✓3,676 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)56✓58
Housing2,300 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities230 USD180 USD✓
Food632 USD511 USD✓
Transport125 USD105 USD✓
Healthcare36 USD29 USD✓
Lifestyle132 USD✓172 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,432 USD7,739 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate34.8%7.1%✓
Left over each month1,885 USD4,062 USD✓
Average local net salary3,400 USD4,200 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✓16,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety70/10094/100✓
Healthcare76/10092/100✓
Air quality78/100✓64/100
Public transport60/10098/100✓
Walkability76/10086/100✓
English proficiency100/100✓92/100
Nightlife84/100✓76/100
Family friendliness74/10086/100✓
Median broadband120 Mbps300 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature10°C✓28°C
Summer high20°C✓32°C
Winter low3°C24°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,450 h2,020 h✓
Annual rainfall760 mm✓2300 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access25 min25 min
CurrencyEURSGD
Time zoneEurope/DublinAsia/Singapore

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Dublin or Singapore cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Singapore compared with Dublin?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,432 a month in Dublin and $7,739 in Singapore, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Dublin or Singapore?

Dublin scores 70/100 on safety and 76/100 on healthcare; Singapore scores 94 and 92. Dublin averages 10°C against 28°C in Singapore.