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London vs Dublin

Dublin runs about 12% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

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
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Dublin monthly
$3,561
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-12%
Dublin relative to London
Rent gap
$300
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

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

MetricLondonDublin
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD3,561 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6356✓
Housing2,600 USD2,300 USD✓
Utilities267 USD243 USD✓
Food617 USD✓632 USD
Transport282 USD125 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓36 USD
Lifestyle169 USD132 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,432 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓34.8%
Left over each month1,902 USD✓1,871 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,300 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD4,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10070/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓76/100
Air quality60/10078/100✓
Public transport92/100✓60/100
Walkability90/100✓76/100
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife94/100✓84/100
Family friendliness72/10074/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps120 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C10°C✓
Summer high23°C20°C✓
Winter low3°C3°C
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h✓1,450 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓760 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min25 min✓
CurrencyGBPEUR
Time zoneEurope/LondonEurope/Dublin

Dublin runs about 12% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Dublin cheaper?

Dublin runs about 12% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Dublin compared with London?

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

Which has better quality of life, London or Dublin?

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