Vilnius vs Dublin Cost of Living
Vilnius (Lithuania) · Overall index 43.9 — Dublin (Ireland) · Overall index 73.8
Summary
- Overall, Dublin is 68% more expensive than Vilnius.
- Rent in Dublin is 146% more expensive than in Vilnius.
- Transport in Dublin is 70% more expensive than in Vilnius.
| Item | Vilnius | Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +146% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,193 | $2,540 | +113% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $677 | $1,827 | +170% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,863 | $5,024 | +170% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,261 | $3,023 | +140% |
| Groceries | +51% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.76 | $1.04 | +37% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.16 | $3.59 | +66% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.28 | $4.6 | +40% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.65 | $4.74 | +79% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $8.15 | $10.9 | +34% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.59 | $11.5 | +52% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $10.6 | $16.3 | +54% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.08 | $4.93 | +60% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.15 | $1.91 | +66% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.98 | $4.02 | +35% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $3.64 | $4.74 | +30% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.73 | $2.38 | +38% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.48 | $2.5 | +69% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.52 | $2.24 | +47% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.43 | $2.34 | +64% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.87 | $14.4 | +62% |
| Transport | +70% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.49 | $2.08 | +40% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $59.1 | $104 | +76% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.91 | $3.74 | +96% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.86 | $1.74 | +102% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.55 | $0.85 | +55% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $15,466 | $25,219 | +63% |
| Dining out | +55% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.5 | $19.7 | +58% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $59.1 | $98.2 | +66% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.66 | $9.16 | +62% |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $4.14 | +41% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.48 | $2.39 | +61% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.2 | $5.63 | +34% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $4 | $6.78 | +70% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.09 | $1.64 | +50% |
| Telecom | +33% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $41.7 | $51.4 | +23% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $42 | $54.1 | +29% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.29 | +53% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $9.26 | $12.1 | +31% |
| Utilities & household | +55% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $94.7 | $144 | +52% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.12 | $0.19 | +58% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.52 | $4.43 | +76% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.84 | $1.4 | +67% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.2 | $19.3 | +58% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $42.6 | $71.5 | +68% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.86 | $12.4 | +26% |
| Men's haircut | $17.4 | $26.9 | +55% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $16.4 | $24.2 | +48% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,366 | $2,031 | +49% |
3,181 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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