Median monthly budget · single · city center
$3,668/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$4,510
Family of 4
$9,833
Median local salary (after tax)$4,226/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Dublin$2,522$2,159$4,455Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.77
Bread (loaf)$2.56
Eggs (12)$4.65
Rice (1kg)$2.45
Chicken (1kg)$11
Apples (1kg)$3.16
Tomatoes (1kg)$5.67
Potatoes (1kg)$1.80
Water (1.5L)$2.16
Wine (mid-range)$14
Beer (0.5L store)$4.17
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$24
Mid-range dinner for 2$106
Cappuccino$4.98
Beer (draught)$8.26
Coke (0.33L)$3.13
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$113
Single ride$2.36
Gasoline (1L)$2.13
Ireland vs. the neighbors
🇮🇪Ireland(this country)
$3,668/mo🇬🇧United Kingdom
$3,217/mo🇨🇭Switzerland
$4,257/mo🇩🇰Denmark
$3,034/mo🇳🇱Netherlands
$2,935/mo🇩🇪Germany
$2,686/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Ireland?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $3,668/month including rent. Dublin is the cheapest at $3,668/mo.
What is the average rent in Ireland?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $2,522/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Ireland?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $4,226, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.