Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Dublin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dublin are 31.1% higher than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dublin are 73.7% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Dublin are 227.8% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dublin are 40.3% higher than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Dublin are 23.7% higher than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dublin is 87.1% higher than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 20.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 € | 90.00 € | +63.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 6.50 € | +30.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 6.50 € | +30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.40 € | 3.91 € | +14.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 € | 2.47 € | +25.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 1.89 € | +278.5 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.92 € | 4.90 € | -17.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.11 € | 1.52 € | +36.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 0.78 € | -32.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.21 € | 3.82 € | -9.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.80 € | 3.38 € | -41.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.58 € | 4.30 € | -6.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.83 € | 4.94 € | -15.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.19 € | +48.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.94 € | +13.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.56 € | 1.24 € | +120.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.66 € | +84.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.85 € | +58.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.65 € | +18.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.94 € | 1.22 € | +30.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.88 € | 1.58 € | +78.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 € | 3.90 € | +144.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.19 € | 4.07 € | +86.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 16.00 € | +247.8 % |
Transportation | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 2.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 120.00 € | +300.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 4.35 € | +8.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 3.22 € | +122.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 35.00 € | +133.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.06 € | 6.65 € | -5.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,187.50 € | 36,675.00 € | +45.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,061.17 € | 32,845.42 € | +36.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 202.14 € | 270.50 € | +33.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.30 € | 22.71 € | -10.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.13 € | 52.39 € | +73.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.19 € | 46.39 € | +10.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.56 € | 20.04 € | -14.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 12.95 € | +43.9 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 442.53 € | 1,279.55 € | +189.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,671.88 € | 9,645.38 € | -0.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.95 € | 88.11 € | +7.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.87 € | 38.35 € | +20.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.98 € | 88.45 € | -0.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 107.61 € | 93.96 € | -12.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 571.31 € | 2,021.11 € | +253.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 487.93 € | 1,738.89 € | +256.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,067.45 € | 3,396.49 € | +218.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 921.73 € | 2,835.86 € | +207.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 271.65 € | 655.44 € | +141.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 257.83 € | 491.52 € | +90.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 996.74 € | 3,240.06 € | +225.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.51 | 4.57 | +1.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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