🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs 🇮🇪 Dublin

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Amsterdam

Netherlands

$2,708–$4,287/mo

€2,507 – €3,969 / month (local)

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Dublin

Ireland

$2,646–$4,190/mo

€2,450 – €3,880 / month (local)

Amsterdam is 2% more expensive

Dublin wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryAmsterdam (USD)Dublin (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$2,031–$3,159$1,985–$3,087🟢 Dublin
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$1,072–$1,692$1,047–$1,654🟢 Dublin
Utilities$85–$164$83–$160🟢 Dublin
Groceries$429–$643$419–$628🟢 Dublin
Eating out (mid-range meal)$56–$102$55–$99🟢 Dublin
Public transport (monthly)$107–$130$105–$127🟢 Dublin
Internet & Mobile$34–$56$33–$55🟢 Dublin
Gym membership$39–$73$39–$72🟢 Dublin
Cinema ticket$16–$20$15–$20🟢 Dublin
Monthly total (single)$2,708–$4,287$2,646–$4,190🟢 Dublin

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.1 / 10 · 3.8 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin
Safety8.8 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin
Healthcare8.8 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin
Education8.4 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin
Environment9.2 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin
Economy7.5 / 10 · 7.0 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin
Culture8.1 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin
Internet8.5 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Amsterdam▲ better
Dublin

Who should choose which city?

Choose Amsterdam if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Amsterdam offers vs Dublin
  • ✓English-friendly
  • ✓Bikes
  • ✓Quality of life
  • ✓Tech

Choose Dublin if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Amsterdam
  • ✓EU English hub
  • ✓Tech HQs
  • ✓Pub culture
  • ✓FAANG EU

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