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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Dublin is 31% cheaper than Edinburgh
| Lifestyle | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,450/mo | $1,900/mo | +31% |
| Moderate | $2,100/mo | $2,750/mo | +31% |
| Comfortable | $3,150/mo | $4,150/mo | +32% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,150/mo | $2,000/mo | +74% |
| Groceries & Food | $420/mo | $550/mo | +31% |
| Dining Out | $260/mo | $300/mo | +15% |
| Transport | $65/mo | $120/mo | +85% |
| Utilities & Internet | $210/mo | $275/mo | +31% |
| Healthcare | $168/mo | $220/mo | +31% |
| Leisure & Personal | $147/mo | $193/mo | +31% |
Sources: ONS (UK), Eurostat / CSO (Ireland), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $2 | +14% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $4 | +36% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $8 | $10 | +29% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu | $14 | $16 | +17% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8 | $10 | +22% |
| Cappuccino | $4 | $4 | +11% |
| Beer (pint, pub) | $6 | $7 | +13% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,150 | $2,000 | +74% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $800 | $1,500 | +88% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,100 | $3,200 | +52% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,400 | $2,200 | +57% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (Lothian) | $65 | $120 | +85% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | 0% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $225 | $200 | -11% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $35 | $55 | +57% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $42 | $48 | +14% |
| Cinema ticket | $14 | $14 | 0% |
| Item | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇮🇪 Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $19 | $22 | +16% |
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