Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Dublin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dublin are 12.6% higher than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dublin are 37.0% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Dublin are 96.0% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dublin are 13.6% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Dublin are 0.3% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dublin is 27.0% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.20 € | 20.00 € | +51.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 80.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 9.97 € | +10.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.50 € | 6.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.02 € | 3.64 € | -9.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.26 € | -7.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.65 € | 1.71 € | +3.3 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.83 € | 4.86 € | +27.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.01 € | 1.62 € | -19.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.63 € | -36.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.51 € | 3.27 € | +30.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.26 € | 4.40 € | +35.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.70 € | 4.15 € | -11.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.90 € | 4.89 € | -38.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.10 € | +8.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.80 € | +8.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.08 € | +15.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.60 € | 1.40 € | -12.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.46 € | 0.74 € | +61.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.50 € | -18.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.74 € | 0.95 € | -45.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.60 € | 1.44 € | -9.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.60 € | 2.74 € | +5.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.70 € | 3.31 € | +22.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.55 € | 15.30 € | +60.2 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 65.00 € | 120.00 € | +84.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.90 € | 4.00 € | -42.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.41 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 53.40 € | 26.50 € | -50.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.03 € | 7.53 € | -6.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,000.00 € | 31,245.00 € | -2.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,388.00 € | 30,388.36 € | -3.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 103.33 € | 228.09 € | +120.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 € | 0.42 € | +543.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 18.07 € | 58.17 € | +221.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.05 € | 45.71 € | +34.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.50 € | 19.70 € | -28.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 433.12 € | 1,221.88 € | +182.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 4,960.00 € | 9,408.75 € | +89.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.65 € | 83.62 € | +1.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.86 € | 36.29 € | +4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.44 € | 88.00 € | +18.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.24 € | 95.83 € | -11.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 995.62 € | 1,925.65 € | +93.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 794.12 € | 1,669.21 € | +110.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,902.80 € | 3,502.50 € | +84.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,352.80 € | 2,792.50 € | +106.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 673.88 € | 685.18 € | +1.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 388.60 € | 442.24 € | +13.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,988.06 € | 2,988.32 € | +0.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.24 | 3.45 | +177.4 % |
| Last update: | February 2023 | February 2023 | |
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Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
Cities near Dublin: | Cost of Living in Maynooth | 15.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Naas | 19.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Drogheda | 31.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Navan | 31.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wicklow | 35.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mullingar | 48.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlow | 51.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dundalk | 51.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tullamore | 62.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Athlone | 76.39 miles |