Dublin, Ireland
+5% vs Dublin avgRathmines is a moderately-priced area within Dublin, with a cost of living index of 76.4 — that is +5% compared to the Dublin average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #9 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around €1,781/month, compared to a range of €1,272 in Lucan to €2,205 in Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge).
For a typical resident of Rathmines, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately €71,223 before tax.
Salaries in Rathmines reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 76.4:
After tax and deductions of 26.7% in Ireland, take-home pay for someone earning €71,223 would be roughly €52,206/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a €48,584 salary in Rathmines, Dublin (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Rathmines would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $57,300 |
| London | GBP | £49,312 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 286,717 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge) | 94.6 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Dublin 2 (City Centre) | 91.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Dublin 6 (Ranelagh) | 83.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Blackrock | 83.7 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Howth | 81.5 | 1.12x | +12% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Rathmines, Dublin to maintain your lifestyle.
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Rathmines is near the city average for Dublin. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Rathmines is above the Dublin average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.