Cost of Living Comparison Between Athens and Dublin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dublin are 28.3% higher than in Athens (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dublin are 76.4% higher than in Athens | |
| Rent Prices in Dublin are 265.7% higher than in Athens | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dublin are 52.4% higher than in Athens | |
| Groceries Prices in Dublin are 26.8% higher than in Athens | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dublin is 89.3% higher than in Athens | |
Restaurants | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 20.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 € | 10.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 € | 3.70 € | +9.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.81 € | 2.25 € | +24.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 1.70 € | +240.2 % |
Markets | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.34 € | 4.85 € | -23.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.64 € | +54.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 0.63 € | -40.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.01 € | 3.37 € | -15.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.14 € | 4.36 € | -15.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.03 € | 4.28 € | +6.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.35 € | 4.95 € | -7.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 1.08 € | +35.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.80 € | -1.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.51 € | 1.06 € | +108.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 1.44 € | +73.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.50 € | 0.73 € | +46.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.42 € | 0.49 € | +15.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.81 € | 0.97 € | +20.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.79 € | 1.45 € | +83.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.52 € | 2.75 € | +80.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 € | 3.28 € | +40.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.80 € | 15.40 € | +220.8 % |
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 € | 4.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.29 € | 2.41 € | +87.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 30.60 € | +104.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.30 € | 7.50 € | +2.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,000.00 € | 31,632.50 € | +37.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,829.38 € | 30,388.36 € | +33.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 247.03 € | 228.94 € | -7.3 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.55 € | 0.39 € | -28.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.78 € | 56.77 € | +84.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.64 € | 44.13 € | +6.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.87 € | 19.70 € | -17.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 444.14 € | 1,229.41 € | +176.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,048.65 € | 9,346.25 € | +3.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 75.91 € | 81.91 € | +7.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.40 € | 35.65 € | +3.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.22 € | 90.11 € | +9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.83 € | 94.36 € | -5.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 497.81 € | 1,957.04 € | +293.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 467.10 € | 1,676.08 € | +258.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 893.85 € | 3,521.55 € | +294.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 870.65 € | 2,825.44 € | +224.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 236.31 € | 679.38 € | +187.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 231.63 € | 453.89 € | +96.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Athens Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 902.57 € | 3,013.81 € | +233.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.30 | 3.47 | -19.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 721 | 729 |
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| Cost of Living in Dundalk | 51.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tullamore | 62.16 miles |
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