City comparison

London vs Dublin

London and Dublin both have strong job markets — but which is better for your savings and career? Full comparison.

Overall verdict

London scores higher overall

Dublin would cost you meaningfully more to live in

How they compare

If you want to save more

LondonOverall fitDublin
48 / 43+5 London
LondonSavingsDublin
43 / 38+5 London
LondonCareerDublin
81 / 68+13 London
LondonLow pressureDublin
31 / 34+3 Dublin

If you want career growth

LondonOverall fitDublin
63 / 55+8 London
LondonSavingsDublin
43 / 38+5 London
LondonCareerDublin
81 / 68+13 London
LondonLow pressureDublin
31 / 34+3 Dublin

If you want better balance

LondonOverall fitDublin
58 / 54+4 London
LondonSavingsDublin
43 / 38+5 London
LondonCareerDublin
81 / 68+13 London
LondonLow pressureDublin
31 / 34+3 Dublin

Financial impact: moving from London to Dublin

Based on a representative $80,000 USD salary. Not tax-adjusted.

-$764
Monthly
-$9,168
1 year
-$27,504
3 years

Moving from London to Dublin: trade-offs

You lose

-$764/mo estimated net reduction — $9,168 over the first year
Smaller career market — fewer top-tier roles and lower salary ceiling than your current city

London

GB
Salary index
68
Cost index
80
Rent pressure
69
Opportunity
88

Dublin

IE
Salary index
58
Cost index
76
Rent pressure
66
Opportunity
74

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