Dublin vs London Cost of Living
Dublin (Ireland) · Overall index 73.8 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 13% more expensive than Dublin.
- Rent in London is 26% more expensive than in Dublin.
- Telecom in London is 13% more expensive than in Dublin.
| Item | Dublin | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +26% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,540 | $2,992 | +18% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,827 | $2,223 | +22% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,024 | $6,498 | +29% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,023 | $4,097 | +36% |
| Groceries | +9% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.04 | $1.21 | +16% |
| White bread (500g) | $3.59 | $4.07 | +13% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.6 | $4.67 | +2% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.74 | $4.37 | -8% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.9 | $14.3 | +31% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $11.5 | $11 | -4% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $16.3 | $17.4 | +7% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.93 | $5.26 | +7% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.91 | $1.98 | +4% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.02 | $4.45 | +11% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.74 | $5.8 | +22% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.38 | $2.72 | +14% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.5 | $2.83 | +13% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.24 | $2.51 | +12% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.34 | $2.52 | +8% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $14.4 | $15.9 | +10% |
| Transport | 0% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.08 | $2.53 | +22% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $104 | $113 | +9% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.74 | $3.64 | -3% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.74 | $1.7 | -2% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.85 | $0.78 | -8% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $25,219 | $22,721 | -10% |
| Dining out | +11% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.7 | $21.7 | +10% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $98.2 | $106 | +8% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9.16 | $9.63 | +5% |
| Cappuccino | $4.14 | $4.39 | +6% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.39 | $2.43 | +2% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.63 | $7.39 | +31% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.78 | $7.95 | +17% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.64 | $1.76 | +7% |
| Telecom | +13% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.4 | $51.7 | +1% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $54.1 | $63.5 | +17% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.29 | $0.33 | +14% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $12.1 | $14.4 | +19% |
| Utilities & household | +7% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $144 | $155 | +8% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.19 | $0.22 | +16% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.43 | $4.47 | +1% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.4 | $1.5 | +7% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $19.3 | $20.8 | +8% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $71.5 | $85.7 | +20% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $12.4 | $16 | +29% |
| Men's haircut | $26.9 | $27 | 0% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $24.2 | $24 | -1% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,031 | $1,856 | -9% |
2,992 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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