Cost of Living: Dublin vs Oslo (2026)

Oslo is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $2004/month there vs $2522/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Oslo is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Dublin has a rate of 0.88 per 100,000 and Oslo has 0.15 per 100,000.

Oslo edges ahead 73 to 67. Dublin isn't far behind — it depends what matters to you. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Dublin: Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit (complex process, 2 years (then Stamp 4)). Oslo: no specific remote work visa. See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Oslo is warmer in summer (70°F vs 64°F). 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 (100/100) than Oslo (73/100). 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: $2004/month in Oslo, $2522/month in Dublin (Numbeo). That's 21% cheaper rent in Oslo.

Oslo scores 9.8/10 on the EIU Democracy Index vs 9.2/10 for Dublin. That puts it in 'full democracy' territory — free press, independent courts, the works.

Oslo scores higher on our composite healthcare index (87/100 vs 80/100 for Dublin). That score combines clinical outcomes (IHME), universal coverage (WHO), and resident perception (Numbeo) — not just whether hospitals exist but whether the system actually works for settlers.