Tallinn vs Dublin Cost of Living
Tallinn (Estonia) · Overall index 45.7 — Dublin (Ireland) · Overall index 73.8
Summary
- Overall, Dublin is 61% more expensive than Tallinn.
- Rent in Dublin is 147% more expensive than in Tallinn.
- Transport in Dublin is 61% more expensive than in Tallinn.
| Item | Tallinn | Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +147% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $965 | $2,540 | +163% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $658 | $1,827 | +178% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,320 | $5,024 | +117% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,263 | $3,023 | +139% |
| Groceries | +43% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.77 | $1.04 | +35% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.67 | $3.59 | +34% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.17 | $4.6 | +45% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.61 | $4.74 | +82% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $9.4 | $10.9 | +16% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.53 | $11.5 | +53% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $12.1 | $16.3 | +35% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.19 | $4.93 | +55% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.3 | $1.91 | +47% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.11 | $4.02 | +29% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.25 | $4.74 | +46% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.71 | $2.38 | +39% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.83 | $2.5 | +37% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.65 | $2.24 | +36% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.37 | $2.34 | +71% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $14.4 | +37% |
| Transport | +61% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.47 | $2.08 | +41% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $71.3 | $104 | +46% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2 | $3.74 | +87% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.07 | $1.74 | +63% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.55 | $0.85 | +55% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $14,065 | $25,219 | +79% |
| Dining out | +51% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.1 | $19.7 | +63% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $59.1 | $98.2 | +66% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6.6 | $9.16 | +39% |
| Cappuccino | $3.13 | $4.14 | +32% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.39 | +61% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.54 | $5.63 | +59% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4.48 | $6.78 | +51% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.13 | $1.64 | +45% |
| Telecom | +25% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $37.7 | $51.4 | +36% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42 | $54.1 | +29% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.23 | $0.29 | +26% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.7 | $12.1 | +13% |
| Utilities & household | +47% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $101 | $144 | +43% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.15 | $0.19 | +27% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.64 | $4.43 | +68% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.98 | $1.4 | +43% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $13.2 | $19.3 | +46% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $49.3 | $71.5 | +45% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.43 | $12.4 | +31% |
| Men's haircut | $21.4 | $26.9 | +26% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.7 | $24.2 | +77% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,212 | $2,031 | +68% |
3,168 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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