Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 14% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dublin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $18 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.12 ($5.33) | $5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 ($1.50) | $0.87 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.07 ($5.29) | $5.06 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 ($2.94) | $3.62 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.24 ($3.37) | $4.50 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 ($1.77) | $2.69 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.81 ($2.93) | $2.02 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($15) | $11 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 ($3.33) | $3.08 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 ($1.76) | $2.78 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 8% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dublin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,695 ($2,808) | $2,461 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,160 ($2,251) | $1,531 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 ($234) | $175 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,989 ($2,072) | $1,300 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,447 ($1,508) | $957 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 ($157) | $157 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($31) | $72 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 ($385) | $344 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($118) | $149 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 ($18) | $42 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 31% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dublin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 ($101) | $50 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($37) | $34 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($102) | $96 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 ($104) | $90 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 26% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dublin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,033 ($31,296) | $32,100 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 ($1.85) | $0.93 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 ($81) | $65 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 ($18) | $14 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dublin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 ($20) | $6 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 ($70) | $94 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.59 ($5.83) | $7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 ($4.46) | $4.88 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.61 ($2.72) | $3.48 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 ($2.94) | $1.75 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($26) | $23 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 29% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Dublin | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €65 ($68) | $47 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($24) | $25 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 ($161) | $206 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €93 ($97) | $75 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 ($4.07) | $5.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($8) | $4.71 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €650 ($677) | $451 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 ($0.35) | $0.32 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 ($63) | $39 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €17 ($18) | $9 | + 104% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 522 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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For example, you would need at least $9,109 (€8,741) in Dublin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $8,000 in Detroit, Michigan.
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