Dublin, Dublin, Ireland · Population 1,534,900 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Ireland average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €12.56 ($13.65) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €50.23 ($54.60) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €3.77 ($4.10) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €285 ($309) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €46.05 ($50.05) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €121 ($132) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €35.16 ($38.22) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €35.16 ($38.22) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €9.21 ($10.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €911 ($990) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €633 ($689) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,900 ($2,066) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Dublin is €4,066 ($4,420) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,471 ($1,599) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,912 ($2,078) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€633 ($689)) represents about 43% of the total single-person budget.
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Dublin · pop. 296,214
€1,173 ($1,275) / moCork · pop. 222,333
€1,100 ($1,196) / moGalway · pop. 83,456
€1,100 ($1,196) / moSouth Dublin · pop. 81,022
€1,100 ($1,196) / moLimerick · pop. 62,702
€1,100 ($1,196) / moSouth Dublin · pop. 57,550
€1,100 ($1,196) / moDublin · pop. 50,013
€1,100 ($1,196) / moDublin is the capital and one of the key cities in Ireland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,471 ($1,599), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €633 ($689) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €3,586 ($3,898) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €2,704 ($2,939) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Dublin is €4,066 ($4,420). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,912 ($2,078) per month.