Dublin vs London
Salary & cost of living comparison
Metric
Dublin
London
Median Salary
$55,000
↑
$52,000
↓
Rent (1BR)
$2,000
↓
$2,300
↑
Rent (2BR)
$2,800
↓
$3,200
↑
CoL Index
76
↓
85
↑
Groceries
78
↓
82
↑
Transport
$120
↓
$180
↑
Tax Rate
32%
↑
31%
↓
Tech Hub
8/10
↓
9/10
↑
Cost of Living Ratio
1.12
London is more expensive
Rent Ratio
1.15
Salary Equivalent Ratio
1.12
💰 Salary Equivalents
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Common salary equivalents:
$50k in Dublin
=
$56k in London
$80k in Dublin
=
$90k in London
$100k in Dublin
=
$112k in London
$120k in Dublin
=
$134k in London
$150k in Dublin
=
$168k in London
$200k in Dublin
=
$224k in London
📈 Monthly Budget Breakdown
Dublin
$3,450/mo net
Rent $2,000
Groceries $351
Transport $120
Utilities $114
Leisure $190
Savings $675
London
$3,141/mo net
Rent $2,300
Groceries $369
Transport $180
Utilities $128
Leisure $213
Savings $0
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, London is approximately 12% more expensive than Dublin based on overall cost of living index.
To maintain the same standard of living as a $100,000 salary in Dublin, you would need approximately $112,000 in London.
London has a lower effective tax rate. Dublin has an effective rate of 32% while London has 31%.
London ranks higher for tech workers with a tech hub score of 9/10 compared to 8/10.