Ireland
Ireland's literary, pub-filled capital where Georgian elegance meets tech-hub modernity. Known for its legendary craic, Guinness heritage, and warmhearted locals.
#4 of 250
174% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 3 955
Based on NYC = 100 index
Dublin is the 4. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 3 955 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 160% above the median city and adds $ 1 668 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 2 794, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 2 626. It is also pricier than usual for utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
48 prices on this page come from live scrapers (12 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Dublin, Ireland. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/dublin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 2,793.78 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MyHome |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,626.15 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MyHome |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 7,816.99 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MyHome |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 3,576.04 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | MyHome |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 12.29 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Pork (1kg) | 7.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Beef (1kg) | 20.13 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 22.98 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 22.56 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.98 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Cheese (1kg) | 17.32 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Butter (200g) | 2.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Eggs (12) | 4.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Bread (500g) | 1.16 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.60 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Oats (500g) | 1.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.61 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 3.64 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.62 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.50 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Garlic (1kg) | 6.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.67 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.10 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.15 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.78 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Coffee (250g) | 3.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Tesco Ireland |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.52 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains, Tesco Ireland |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 5.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 107.28 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 2.24 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.22 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | EU Weekly Oil Bulletin |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 388.89 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Eurostat Energy Prices |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 42.47 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | European Entertainment Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 15.65 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 8.38 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 3.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | European Online Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 55.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 72.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 117.34 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AboutYou & local fashion e-shops |
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