Skip to content

Munich vs Dublin

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

Taxisgarten, a traditional beer garden in Munich at night - short exposure.
Munich
$3,570/month · Germany
Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
Munich monthly
$3,570
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Dublin monthly
$3,547
Index 56 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-1%
Dublin relative to Munich
Rent gap
$300
Dublin costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MunichDublin
  • Housing
    Housing: Munich $2,000, Dublin $2,300. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Food
    Food: Munich $593, Dublin $632. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Transport
    Transport: Munich $131, Dublin $125. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Munich $252, Dublin $230. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Munich $347, Dublin $36. Cheaper in Dublin.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Munich $131, Dublin $132. Cheaper in Munich.
  • Other
    Other: Munich $116, 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.
Interactive — adjust the household

Full comparison

MetricMunichDublin
Cost
Total monthly cost3,570 USD3,547 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)5656✓
Housing2,000 USD✓2,300 USD
Utilities252 USD230 USD✓
Food593 USD✓632 USD
Transport131 USD125 USD✓
Healthcare347 USD36 USD✓
Lifestyle131 USD✓132 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,965 USD5,432 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate40.4%34.8%✓
Left over each month1,396 USD1,885 USD✓
Average local net salary3,300 USD3,400 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,000 USD✓2,300 USD
3-bed rent, city centre3,700 USD✓4,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre12,500 USD8,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety82/100✓70/100
Healthcare88/100✓76/100
Air quality74/10078/100✓
Public transport92/100✓60/100
Walkability86/100✓76/100
English proficiency74/100100/100✓
Nightlife78/10084/100✓
Family friendliness86/100✓74/100
Median broadband150 Mbps✓120 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature10°C10°C
Summer high24°C20°C✓
Winter low-2°C3°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,750 h✓1,450 h
Annual rainfall950 mm760 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby25 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/BerlinEurope/Dublin

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

Next

Go deeper

Cost of living in MunichCost of living in DublinConvert a salary between themFlip the comparison
Munich vs AmsterdamMunich vs CopenhagenMunich vs Stockholm
FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Munich or Dublin cheaper?

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

What salary do you need in Dublin compared with Munich?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $4,965 a month in Munich and $5,432 in Dublin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Munich or Dublin?

Munich scores 82/100 on safety and 88/100 on healthcare; Dublin scores 70 and 76. Munich averages 10°C against 10°C in Dublin.