Reykjavík vs Dublin Cost of Living
Reykjavík (Iceland) · Overall index 78.7 — Dublin (Ireland) · Overall index 73.8
Summary
- Overall, Dublin is 6% cheaper than Reykjavík.
- Telecom in Dublin is 17% cheaper than in Reykjavík.
- Rent in Dublin is 16% more expensive than in Reykjavík.
| Item | Reykjavík | Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +16% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,354 | $2,540 | +8% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,374 | $1,827 | +33% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $4,672 | $5,024 | +8% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,558 | $3,023 | +18% |
| Groceries | -10% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.28 | $1.04 | -19% |
| White bread (500g) | $4.21 | $3.59 | -15% |
| Rice (1kg) | $4.67 | $4.6 | -1% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.47 | $4.74 | +6% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $12.4 | $10.9 | -12% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $12.5 | $11.5 | -8% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $19.2 | $16.3 | -15% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.98 | $4.93 | -18% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.9 | $1.91 | +1% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.91 | $4.02 | -18% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.77 | $4.74 | -18% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.73 | $2.38 | -13% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.89 | $2.5 | -13% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.38 | $2.24 | -6% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.17 | $2.34 | +8% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $16 | $14.4 | -10% |
| Transport | -9% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.38 | $2.08 | -13% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $108 | $104 | -4% |
| Taxi, base fare | $4.14 | $3.74 | -10% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.76 | $1.74 | -1% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $1.01 | $0.85 | -16% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $28,416 | $25,219 | -11% |
| Dining out | -16% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $23 | $19.7 | -14% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $106 | $98.2 | -7% |
| Fast food combo meal | $12.5 | $9.16 | -27% |
| Cappuccino | $4.86 | $4.14 | -15% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.58 | $2.39 | -7% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $7.04 | $5.63 | -20% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $8.5 | $6.78 | -20% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.79 | $1.64 | -8% |
| Telecom | -17% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $61.5 | $51.4 | -16% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $57.2 | $54.1 | -5% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.36 | $0.29 | -19% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $16.1 | $12.1 | -25% |
| Utilities & household | -8% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $171 | $144 | -16% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | $0.19 | -5% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.58 | $4.43 | -3% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.33 | $1.4 | +5% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $20 | $19.3 | -3% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $88.8 | $71.5 | -19% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $15.2 | $12.4 | -18% |
| Men's haircut | $28.6 | $26.9 | -6% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $25.2 | $24.2 | -4% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,271 | $2,031 | -11% |
3,167 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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