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Relocating to Dublin: cost of living 2026

A 4-bedroom family home in South Dublin (Sandymount, Ballsbridge, Dalkey, Killiney) rents at EUR 4,000 to 7,000 per month. The market is supply-constrained; expect to commit quickly.

Housing

A 4-bedroom family home in South Dublin (Sandymount, Ballsbridge, Dalkey, Killiney) rents at EUR 4,000 to 7,000 per month. The market is supply-constrained; expect to commit quickly.

Schools

St Andrew's College, Nord Anglia and other international schools sit at EUR 12,000 to 22,000 per year. Irish state schools are free; private Irish schools sit at EUR 6,000 to 12,000.

Transport

DART train and Luas tram serve most expat catchments. A Leap card sits at around EUR 110 per month per adult. Most families have one car; petrol is expensive.

Food and household

Groceries for a family of four sit at EUR 800 to 1,200 per month. Eating out is moderate by European standards.

Total household budget

Most relocating families budget EUR 8,000 to 14,000 per month for a comfortable family of four life in Dublin, before school fees.

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