Cost of Living & Salary Comparison 2026
Overall, Luxembourg City is approximately 6% cheaper than Dublin based on our cost of living index. Dublin has a COLI of 72.8 (ranked #21 of 113 cities), while Luxembourg City has a COLI of 68.4 (ranked #26).
When it comes to housing, one-bedroom apartment rent in Dublin averages $2,000/month compared to $1,800/month in Luxembourg City. That makes Luxembourg City approximately 10% cheaper for rent alone.
Dublin has lower total deductions (25.9%) compared to Luxembourg City (29.6%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Dublin. When evaluating a relocation, remember that total deductions directly impact your take-home pay and should be weighed alongside cost of living differences.
Full breakdown of mandatory payroll deductions for a mid-range salary as a local employee in each city.
Rates shown for local employees. Expat deductions may differ — use the main converter for personalized calculations.
If you earn €63,592 in Dublin, you would need approximately €59,748 in Luxembourg City to maintain the same purchasing power. That is 6% less thanks to lower cost of living.
COLI-scaled lifestyle equivalents of New York mid-range salaries — not local market pay. For verified/OECD local-market figures see salary pages.
| Job Title | Dublin (EUR) | Luxembourg City (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor (General) | €111,108 | €104,392 |
| Software Engineer | €52,468 | €49,296 |
| Product Manager | €61,727 | €57,996 |
| Lawyer | €61,727 | €57,996 |
| Data Scientist | €58,640 | €55,096 |
| Marketing Manager | €44,443 | €41,757 |
| Teacher | €29,629 | €27,838 |
| Nurse | €35,801 | €33,638 |
These are COLI lifestyle equivalents of the New York mid baseline, not typical local market pay. See methodology and profession×city salary pages for market figures with source badges.
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Dublin 4 (Ballsbridge) | 1.30x (+30%) |
| Dublin 2 (City Centre) | 1.25x (+25%) |
| Dublin 6 (Ranelagh) | 1.15x (+15%) |
| Blackrock | 1.15x (+15%) |
| Howth | 1.12x (+12%) |
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Ville Haute | 1.30x (+30%) |
| Kirchberg | 1.22x (+22%) |
| Belair | 1.18x (+18%) |
| Limpertsberg | 1.15x (+15%) |
| Grund | 1.08x (+8%) |
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Open Salary ConverterDublin is more expensive overall. Dublin has a COLI of 72.8 while Luxembourg City has a COLI of 68.4, making Luxembourg City approximately 6% cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living as €63,592 in Dublin, you would need approximately €59,748 in Luxembourg City.
Average one-bedroom rent in Dublin is $2,000/month compared to $1,800/month in Luxembourg City. Luxembourg City has lower rent by approximately 10%.
Dublin has lower total deductions (25.9%) compared to Luxembourg City (29.6%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Dublin.
Cost of living indices (COLI) are benchmarked to New York City = 100 and derived from Numbeo and Expatistan crowd-sourced price surveys, cross-referenced with national statistics agencies. Rent data from Numbeo Property Prices.
Salary ranges are compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OES), Glassdoor, and PayScale. Tax rates are approximate effective rates for mid-range earners based on OECD Taxing Wages and national tax authorities. Exchange rates from the European Central Bank. Neighborhood multipliers are estimated from local rental indices and property data.
Last updated: 2026-08-31. Data is refreshed periodically. All figures are estimates for informational purposes only.