Capital city in County Dublin, Ireland
Cost of living in Dublin
How much a month costs in Dublin
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $4,280–5,850 (€3,800–5,200).
Prices in Dublin
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €2,000–2,900 | $2,250–3,260 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €1,600–2,200 | $1,800–2,480 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €30–60 | $34–68 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €140–260 | $158–293 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €12–17 | $13.5–19.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €28–48 | $32–54 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €6–8 | $6.8–9.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €11–18 | $12–20 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Gym membership (month) | €40–75 | $45–84 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–25 | $17–28 |
Value for money: 4/100
A value score of 4/100 means Dublin gives more quality of life per dollar than 3% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 7th most affordable of 7 places we cover in Ireland.
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Cost of living across Ireland
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Dublin
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Dublin?
About $2,810–3,710 on a lean budget, $4,280–5,850 for a comfortable month and $7,310–11,250 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Dublin?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €2,000–2,900 ($2,250–3,260) a month in the center and €1,600–2,200 ($1,800–2,480) outside it.
How much does food cost in Dublin?
A local meal is €12–17 ($13.5–19.1); a mid-range restaurant is €28–48 ($32–54) per person.
Is Ireland expensive?
Prices in Ireland are about 85% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Transport for Ireland
- Dublin Airport
- Visit Dublin
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.