Dublin vs Amsterdam Cost of Living
Dublin (Ireland) · Overall index 73.8 — Amsterdam (Netherlands) · Overall index 73.9
Summary
- Overall, Amsterdam is 0% more expensive than Dublin.
- Dining out in Amsterdam is 11% more expensive than in Dublin.
- Transport in Amsterdam is 8% cheaper than in Dublin.
| Item | Dublin | Amsterdam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -5% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,540 | $2,637 | +4% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,827 | $1,484 | -19% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,024 | $4,538 | -10% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,023 | $3,209 | +6% |
| Groceries | 0% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.04 | $1.05 | +1% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.59 | $3.38 | -6% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.6 | $4.15 | -10% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.74 | $4.7 | -1% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.9 | $11.3 | +4% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11.5 | $10.2 | -11% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.3 | $17.7 | +9% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.93 | $4.39 | -11% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.91 | $1.98 | +4% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.02 | $3.63 | -10% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.74 | $5.45 | +15% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.38 | $2.89 | +21% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.5 | $2.37 | -5% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.24 | $2.54 | +13% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.34 | $2.25 | -4% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $14.4 | $14.3 | -1% |
| Transport | -8% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.08 | $2.11 | +1% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $104 | $96.1 | -8% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.74 | $3.36 | -10% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.74 | $1.5 | -14% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.85 | $0.72 | -15% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $25,219 | $24,568 | -3% |
| Dining out | +11% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.7 | $20.6 | +5% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $98.2 | $106 | +8% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.16 | $10.2 | +11% |
| Cappuccino | $4.14 | $4.98 | +20% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.39 | $2.48 | +4% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.63 | $6.45 | +15% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.78 | $7.35 | +8% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.64 | $1.92 | +17% |
| Telecom | +8% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.4 | $56.1 | +9% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $54.1 | $62.3 | +15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.29 | $0.31 | +7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.1 | $12.1 | 0% |
| Utilities & household | -1% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $144 | $156 | +8% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.17 | -11% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.43 | $3.69 | -17% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.4 | $1.31 | -6% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.3 | $21.6 | +12% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $71.5 | $75.9 | +6% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.4 | $12.9 | +4% |
| Men's haircut | $26.9 | $30.7 | +14% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $24.2 | $20.3 | -16% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,031 | $1,986 | -2% |
3,174 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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