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Finding a flat in Dublin is a blood sport, but the tech scene keeps people showing up anyway. On the ground: English works fine, rent runs ~$2522/mo, PR in ~2 years.
Finding a flat in Dublin is a blood sport, but the tech scene keeps people showing up anyway. On the ground: English works fine, rent runs ~$2522/mo, PR in ~2 years.
Considering relocating to Dublin? Expect rent from $2,522/month, one of the safer cities in its region, English is widely spoken. This page covers cost of living, safety, weather, residency options, and everything else settlers want to know before signing a lease.
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Mid SWE take-home in Dublin
$6,309/mo
Median mid Software Engineer · after 37% tax
$5,033
expenses
+$1,276
you keep
Just you against the world. And the rent.
Expenses = rent + food + transport + utilities · Rent alone: $2,522/mo
How the Livability Score is calculatedShow score breakdown ▸
Total: 77.1/120 raw pts → normalized to 64/100 · Full methodology
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Data: Numbeo · UNODC · EIU · EF EPI · Ookla · How is this calculated?
Is Dublin a Good Place to Live?
Is dublin a good place to live? It depends on what you're optimizing for. Dublin has real strengths, but the honest answer requires looking at the data. Here's what the numbers say about settling in Dublin, Ireland.
- ›Full democracy: Democracy index 9.2/10 — solidly democratic — your vote counts and so does everyone else's.
- ›Cost of living: A 1-bedroom in the center runs ~$2522/mo — serious money — hope your salary matches.
- ›Safety: Homicide rate 0.9 per 100k (Numbeo safety index: 46/100) — statistically safer than most places you've already lived.
- ›Irish + English: English proficiency: very high — most locals speak English well enough to argue with you in it.