🇮🇪Cost of Living in Dublin
Ireland · Population: 1,228,000 · Cost Index: 82/100
Cost of Living in Dublin
Ireland · Europe
Dublin is Ireland's capital and a major European tech hub, home to the European headquarters of many global companies. The city offers a lively pub culture and friendly atmosphere, though housing costs have surged in recent years.
1,228,000
Population
82
Cost Index
56
Safety Index
72
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $3,400 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$2,000.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$1,500.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$3,500.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$2,500.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$17.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$75.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$10.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.20Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$1.60Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$3.50Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$9.00Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.50Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.60Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$120.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$2.80Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$4.20Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$1.40Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.85Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$220.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$22.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$50.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$60.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$75.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$15.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$50.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$14.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.00Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$6.50Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$80.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$38.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- English
- Cost Index
- 82/100
- Safety Index
- 56/100
- Quality of Life
- 72/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.