✦ Cost of living
Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
US = 100
In plain terms: Dublin is about 35% pricier than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $2,200/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing176+76%
- Food & groceries120+20%
- Transport110+10%
- Utilities122+22%
- Healthcare110+10%
- Goods & services120+20%
About
Europe's English-speaking tech HQ (Google, Meta, Stripe) — great jobs, but a genuine housing crunch.
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Coordinates
- 53.35, -6.26
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Taxes
40%
Income tax
progressive
23%
VAT / sales
4%
Social (employee)
12.5%
Corporate
33%
Capital gains
$3,300
Avg net salary
per month
Plus USC and PRSI.
Visas & residency
Critical Skills Employment Permit for in-demand roles.
✈ Common Travel Area with UK; visa-free short stays for many.
Permanent residence after ~5 yrs. Citizenship after ~5 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
55/100
Healthcare
74/100
Pollution
30/100
Internet
100 Mbps
Jan avg
+5 °C
Jul avg
+16 °C
Sunny days
70/yr
Walkability
78/100
Relocation & documents
Coming soonWhere to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · National tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Dublin, IE?
Dublin, IE's cost-of-living index is 135 (US average = 100) — about 35% more expensive than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $2,200 per month.
What is the average rent in Dublin, IE?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $2,200 per month, and around $1,700 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Ireland?
Ireland has a top income-tax rate of 40% and a VAT or sales tax of 23%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Dublin, IE?
Dublin, IE averages around +5 °C in January and +16 °C in July, with roughly 70 sunny days a year.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.