Ireland · Greater city
Cost of living in Dublin, Ireland
The available budget figures add up to €3,268 a month across 5 categories. The subtotal uses published references, which can come from earlier periods and wider areas.
Missing from the published budget: Utilities, Internet and mobile, Healthcare and insurance.
Monthly reference subtotal
€3,268
€39,211 annualised · available lines
Rents in selected neighbourhoods
€2,000
Per month · 2025 · Selected area · 1-bedroom flat
Household income
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Not published for this area
Rent-to-income
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Monthly budget in Dublin
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What the figures coverSource boundaries and missing cost topics
- Selected area
- RentDublin selected neighbourhoods
- National
- Groceries, Transport, Fuel, Childcare, EducationIreland
These are separate source measures, not a complete local cost basket. Only references labelled Local match this page’s exact area; every other reference keeps its published area and scope.
Everyday cost references
Monthly equivalents help compare units. Keep each original amount, data period and area in view.
Household survey averages include households that spend nothing on a category. Some rows cover only one item. The editable subtotal above uses available budget lines; these tables also show other figures for context.
Selected-neighbourhood references
Published for a sample of selected neighbourhoods, not for the whole city. These are not citywide averages.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| RentRentMean | EUR 2,000.00 / month Original: EUR 2,000 / month | Selected areaDublin selected neighbourhoods2025 data |
National references
Published for the country. They are not local prices.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| GroceriesTotal food consumed at home (01.01)Mean | EUR 564.42 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 130.25 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| TransportTotal transport (08)Mean | EUR 617.02 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 142.39 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| FuelMotor Fuel (08.02)Mean | EUR 172.90 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 39.9 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| ChildcareChildcare (09.17)Mean | EUR 27.65 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 6.38 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| EducationEducation and training (09.07)Mean | EUR 58.50 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 13.5 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
Component-only references: Utilities, Internet and mobile, Healthcare and insurance, Leisure. These categories publish components or unit prices, not a whole amount. Open the full component list below.
All published cost components19 linked references. Items and periods can overlap.
Each row keeps its original source and unit. Regional or national observations can support many place pages; they are not separate local prices. Do not add overlapping components.
| Published item | Monthly reference | Area and data period |
|---|---|---|
| UtilitiesElectricity per kWh, annual use 2500–4999 kWhAverage price | No monthly equivalent. A monthly amount needs a quantity or additional assumptions for this unit. Original: EUR 0.3871 / kWh | NationalIreland2026-S1 data |
| UtilitiesElectricity per kWh, annual use 2500–4999 kWhAverage price | No monthly equivalent. A monthly amount needs a quantity or additional assumptions for this unit. Original: EUR 0.4042 / kWh | NationalIreland2025-S2 data |
| UtilitiesElectricity per kWh, annual use 2500–4999 kWhAverage price | No monthly equivalent. A monthly amount needs a quantity or additional assumptions for this unit. Original: EUR 0.3231 / kWh | NationalIreland2025-S1 data |
| UtilitiesElectricity per kWh, annual use 2500–4999 kWhAverage price | No monthly equivalent. A monthly amount needs a quantity or additional assumptions for this unit. Original: EUR 0.3046 / kWh | NationalIreland2024-S2 data |
| UtilitiesElectricity per kWh, annual use 2500–4999 kWhAverage price | No monthly equivalent. A monthly amount needs a quantity or additional assumptions for this unit. Original: EUR 0.259 / kWh | NationalIreland2024-S1 data (2 years old) |
| ChildcareChildcare (09.17)Mean | EUR 27.65 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 6.38 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical/dental insurance (09.10.01)Mean | EUR 115.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 26.75 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| EducationEducation and training (09.07)Mean | EUR 58.50 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 13.5 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| LeisureAdmission and subscription charges - sports and leisure (09.04)Mean | EUR 103.78 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 23.95 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| Internet and mobileInternet subscription fees (not bundled) (09.03.01)Mean | EUR 16.77 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 3.87 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| Internet and mobileInternet, telephone and television subscriptions (09.03)Mean | EUR 100.92 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 23.29 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| Internet and mobileTelephone, mobile and car phone (09.02)Mean | EUR 73.10 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 16.87 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| Healthcare and insuranceMedical expenses/services and therapeutic equipment (09.01)Mean | EUR 119.08 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 27.48 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| FuelMotor Fuel (08.02)Mean | EUR 172.90 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 39.9 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| TransportTotal transport (08)Mean | EUR 617.02 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 142.39 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| UtilitiesGas (04.02)Mean | EUR 51.87 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 11.97 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| UtilitiesElectricity (04.01)Mean | EUR 146.12 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 33.72 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| UtilitiesTotal fuel and light (04)Mean | EUR 273.48 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 63.11 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
| GroceriesTotal food consumed at home (01.01)Mean | EUR 564.42 / month Derived monthly equivalent: Published weekly amount × 52 ÷ 12. Original: EUR 130.25 / week | NationalIreland2022–2023 survey data (2 years old) |
Up to 80 linked references are shown. The data page explains the basis, limitations and reuse rights for each one.
Housing measures5 available measures. Existing rents, asking rents and shelter costs can differ.
| Home and measure | Published amount | Exact source area |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom flatMean · Selected-market rents | EUR 2,000 per month 1-bedroom flat · Selected-market rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2025 data Dublin selected neighbourhoods · Selected neighbourhoods Selected area | Dublin selected neighbourhoodsSelected neighbourhoodsSelected good-quality dwellings and neighbourhoods; EARS agents survey |
| Non-detached house; bedroom count not specifiedMean · Selected-market rents | EUR 3,650 per month Non-detached house; bedroom count not specified · Selected-market rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2025 data Dublin selected neighbourhoods · Selected neighbourhoods Selected area | Dublin selected neighbourhoodsSelected neighbourhoodsSelected good-quality dwellings and neighbourhoods; EARS agents survey |
| Detached house; bedroom count not specifiedMean · Selected-market rents | EUR 4,500 per month Detached house; bedroom count not specified · Selected-market rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2025 data Dublin selected neighbourhoods · Selected neighbourhoods Selected area | Dublin selected neighbourhoodsSelected neighbourhoodsSelected good-quality dwellings and neighbourhoods; EARS agents survey |
| 3-bedroom flatMean · Selected-market rents | EUR 3,500 per month 3-bedroom flat · Selected-market rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2025 data Dublin selected neighbourhoods · Selected neighbourhoods Selected area | Dublin selected neighbourhoodsSelected neighbourhoodsSelected good-quality dwellings and neighbourhoods; EARS agents survey |
| 2-bedroom flatMean · Selected-market rents | EUR 2,650 per month 2-bedroom flat · Selected-market rentsBill treatment not stated; check the source before adding utilities or other bills Mean · 2025 data Dublin selected neighbourhoods · Selected neighbourhoods Selected area | Dublin selected neighbourhoodsSelected neighbourhoodsSelected good-quality dwellings and neighbourhoods; EARS agents survey |
Figures are comparable only when the area, housing type, period and rent definition match.
Income by professionSearch a job title or inspect published pay with its original area and period.
Gross pay is before personal deductions. A regional or national figure does not establish a local salary.
Search professions for this place| Occupation | Published pay | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary occupationsISCO-08 9 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 2,703 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblersISCO-08 8 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 3,582 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| Craft and related trades workersISCO-08 7 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 2,615 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workersISCO-08 6 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 2,921 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| Service and sales workersISCO-08 5 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 3,544 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| Clerical support workersISCO-08 4 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 3,448 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| Technicians and associate professionalsISCO-08 3 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 4,783 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| ProfessionalsISCO-08 2 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 5,793 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
| ManagersISCO-08 1 · Classification edition 2008 | EUR 7,349 per month Mean · 2022 data (3 years old) Ireland · Country National Historical data | Gross monthly earnings; full-time-equivalent; enterprises 10+ employees; NACE B–S except O; national |
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