City Comparison · Updated May 2026
Netherlands
COL index 78.4
Ireland
COL index 78.4
Amsterdam vs Dublin — Cost of Living, Salary & Tax Compared (2026)
The verdict
Amsterdam and Dublin cost roughly the same.
Based on Q1 2026 COL index and median single-person expenditure.
Side-by-side stats
| Amsterdam | Metric | Dublin | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78.4 | Cost of living index | 78.4 | 0.0% |
| €50,000 | Median gross salary | €50,000 | 0.0% |
| €31,898 | Net at €50,000 gross | €37,200 | +16.6% |
| €2,100 | Rent — 1BR centre | €2,280 | +8.6% |
| €2,836 | Monthly COL (single) | €3,107 | +9.6% |
| €40,686 | PPP — net / COL | €47,449 | +16.6% |
| 36.2% | Effective tax @ €50,000 | 25.6% | -29.3% |
Monthly expenses — paired
Salary equivalence
€50,000 gross in Netherlands = €2,658 net monthly.
To have the same purchasing power in Dublin, you would need roughly €41,535 gross in Ireland (≈ €2,658 net monthly, adjusted for cost-of-living index).
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Pros & cons
- +Lower rent (€2,100 vs €2,280)
- −High cost of living (index 78)
- −High rent-to-income ratio (79.0%)
- −High cost of living (index 78)
- −High rent-to-income ratio (73.5%)
The verdict
Across the data, Dublin delivers a higher take-home on a €50,000 gross salary; Dublin has the lighter effective tax burden; Dublin wins on purchasing power after costs are netted out. If purchasing power is your north star, Dublin edges it.
Frequently asked
Is Amsterdam cheaper than Dublin?+
Neither is cheaper. Cost-of-living index: Amsterdam 78.4, Dublin 78.4 — a 0.0% difference (Q1 2026).
What is the cost of living difference between Amsterdam and Dublin?+
Amsterdam sits at 78.4 on our COL index, Dublin at 78.4. That works out to roughly 0.0% — essentially the same.
Is Amsterdam a good place to live compared to Dublin?+
It depends on priorities. Amsterdam delivers €31,898 net on a €50,000 gross salary at a 36.2% effective tax rate. Dublin delivers €37,200 at 25.6%. Centre 1-bed rent: €2,100 vs €2,280.
How do salaries compare in Amsterdam vs Dublin?+
On a €50,000 gross salary, take-home is €31,898/year (€2,658/month) in Amsterdam and €37,200/year (€3,100/month) in Dublin.
Which city has lower taxes, Amsterdam or Dublin?+
Ireland has the lower effective rate at €50,000: Netherlands 36.2%, Ireland 25.6%.