Cost of living
Dublin vs London: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Dublin and London using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, London is about 5% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
London is ~5% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Dublin | London |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $2,200 | $1,900 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $330 | $350 |
| Transport (band mid) | $148 | $215 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $335 | $335 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $190 | $175 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $4,000 | $3,800 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.