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Cost of Living in Dublin, Ireland

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Apr 06, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Dublin, Ireland is generally considered to be quite high. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Dublin can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,500 per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,500 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Dublin can range from $15 to $30 per person.

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Is the cost of living in Dublin high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Dublin, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Dublin is generally considered to be quite high. Rent prices are particularly expensive, with the average one-bedroom apartment costing around €1,500 per month. Groceries and other everyday items can also be quite costly, with prices for basic items such as milk and bread being higher than in other parts of Europe. Eating out can also be expensive, with the average meal costing around €15-20. However, there are some bargains to be found, with many pubs and restaurants offering discounts and deals," remarked one in Dublin.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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