Cost of Living: Amsterdam vs Dublin (2026)

Dublin is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $2522/month in Dublin vs $2602/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Amsterdam is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Amsterdam has a rate of 0.73 per 100,000 and Dublin has 0.88 per 100,000.

Amsterdam and Dublin are almost suspiciously well-matched. Flip a coin. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Amsterdam: Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant (complex process, Up to 5 years). Dublin: Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit (complex process, 2 years (then Stamp 4)). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Amsterdam is warmer in summer (20°C vs 18°C). Dublin has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Dublin is easier for street-level English (81/100) than Amsterdam (76/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.

A 1-bedroom in the centre: $2522/month in Dublin, $2602/month in Amsterdam (Numbeo). That's 3% cheaper rent in Dublin.

Amsterdam scores higher on Numbeo's Healthcare Index (75/100 vs 51/100 for Dublin). That index reflects resident perception of quality, cost, and access — not just whether hospitals exist but whether people trust them.