🇮🇪 Dublin vs 🇨🇭 Geneva
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇮🇪
Dublin
Ireland
$2,646–$4,190/mo
€2,450 – €3,880 / month (local)
🇨🇭
Geneva
Switzerland
$3,446–$5,456/mo
CHF3,077 – CHF4,871 / month (local)
Geneva is 30% more expensive
Dublin wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Dublin (USD) | Geneva (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,985–$3,087 | $2,585–$4,021 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $1,047–$1,654 | $1,364–$2,154 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Utilities | $83–$160 | $108–$208 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Groceries | $419–$628 | $546–$818 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $55–$99 | $72–$129 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Public transport (monthly) | $105–$127 | $136–$165 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Internet & Mobile | $33–$55 | $43–$72 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Gym membership | $39–$72 | $50–$93 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Cinema ticket | $15–$20 | $20–$26 | 🟢 Dublin |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,646–$4,190 | $3,446–$5,456 | 🟢 Dublin |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing3.8 / 10 · 2.4 / 10
Dublin▲ better
Geneva
Safety8.3 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Dublin
Geneva▲ better
Healthcare8.3 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Dublin
Geneva▲ better
Education7.9 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Dublin
Geneva▲ better
Environment8.7 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Dublin
Geneva▲ better
Economy7.0 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Dublin
Geneva▲ better
Culture7.6 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Dublin
Geneva▲ better
Internet8.0 / 10 · 8.4 / 10
Dublin
Geneva▲ better
Who should choose which city?
Choose Dublin if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Geneva
- ✓EU English hub
- ✓Tech HQs
- ✓Pub culture
- ✓FAANG EU
Choose Geneva if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Geneva offers vs Dublin
- ✓NGOs
- ✓Lake
- ✓International schools
- ✓Diplomacy
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