✦ Cost of living
Ireland
National taxes, visas and economy — plus every city we track in Ireland.
The cost of living in Ireland averages 135 on our index (a typical US city = 100) — about 35% more expensive. A one-bedroom rent runs roughly $2,200/mo and the top income-tax rate is 40%. The average net salary is about $3,300/mo.
- Currency
- Euro (€ EUR)
- Languages
- English, Irish
- Capital
- Dublin
- Driving
- Left-hand side
- Power
- G · 230V
▤ Taxes
40%
Income tax
progressive
23%
VAT / sales
12.5%
Corporate
33%
Capital gains
$3,300
Avg net salary
per month
$2,772
Minimum wage
per month · Eurostat 2026
83 yr
Life expectancy
World Bank 2024
✈ Visas & residency
Critical Skills Employment Permit for in-demand roles.
✈ Common Travel Area with UK; visa-free short stays for many.
Critical Skills Permitwork
Stamp 4 (long-term residence)residence
❖ Cities in Ireland
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