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Living in Dublin

An estimate placed a monthly public-transport pass at €96 in 2026. Dublin is the national capital of Ireland. A monthly estimate placed private kindergarten fees at €1,187 in July 2026.

Lower unemployment than 63% of Irish cities that publish it and dirtier air than 62% of Irish cities that publish it.

Which Ireland-wide rules apply when you move to Dublin?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in IrelandNational rates and thresholds that apply in Dublin.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Practical estimates in July 2026 placed basic utilities for an 85 m² home at €231.56 per month, fixed internet at €49.26 per month, and an inexpensive restaurant meal at €20. A monthly estimate placed a mobile plan with at least 10 GB of data at €16 in July 2026. A monthly estimate placed a fitness-club membership at €57.88 in July 2026.

No city-level rent figure is published for Dublin. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Dublin recurring monthly costs, € per month€1187Private kindergarten€232Utilities, 85 m² flat€96Transport pass€58Fitness club€49Internet, 60 Mbps€16Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly57.88 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Dublin14Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Col Groceries Index Basket Eur Month93.75 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo15Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited49.26 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Dublin14Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,187 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Dublin14Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant20 EUR31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Dublin14Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB16.26 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Dublin14Commercial estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass96 EUR/month26 Jul 2026TFI Leap Card Dublin13Official
Basic utilities, 85 m² home231.6 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Lebenshaltungskosten in Dublin14Commercial estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

The unemployment rate was 8.3% in April 2022.

What is the unemployment rate in Dublin?

The unemployment rate is 8.3 % (April 2022). Source: CSO Census 2022 F7115 — unemployment rate by town5

Unemployment across cities in IrelandUnemployment in Dublin is 8.3%. Of 62 cities with data, 17 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Ireland per band6 cities: 4% to under 6%64–617 cities: 6% to under 8%176–811 cities: 8% to under 10%118–10Dublin 8.3%13 cities: 10% to under 12%1310–127 cities: 12% to under 14%712–145 cities: 14% to under 16%514–163 cities: 16% to under 18%316–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate8.3 %country median 9.5%3 Apr 2022CSO Census 2022 F7115 — unemployment rate by town5Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dublin. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Intreo employment service — Public employment service

Department of Social Protection, Ireland

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dublin. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G08 TransportDublin Bus / Bus Éireann / Iarnród Éireann (NTA)27 Aug 2026migrationfit.com9Official
Destinations from nearest airport144 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights11Official
Nearest airportDUB3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Distance to nearest airport11 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports12Official
Public transport monthly pass96 EUR/month3 Aug 2026Numbeo15Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Language courses and integration in Dublin

1 exact private or nonprofit provider record is linked to this city as supplemental evidence. Check the linked source for dates, availability and enrolment.

Verified locally
1provider-supplied leads

Private and nonprofit providers

Provider-supplied records stay separate from government-verified services.

Provider-supplied record · supplemental City College Dublin

Wicklow House, 84-88 South Great George Street, Dublin 2

+353 1 4160034 · info@citycollegedublin.ie

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Exact city-linked records checked 2026-08-10. Provider-supplied records are supplemental and are not presented as official accreditation.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 5.2°C in January and 15.4°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 61.8 mm in January and 61 mm in July. Annual PM2.5 was 8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in Dublin?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — IE 2024 PM2.5 follow-up exact station subset6

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Dublin average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°JFMAMJJASOND20°2°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Dublin average monthly precipitation, mm0255075100625251555764617363788372JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Dublin average monthly sunshine, hours05010015020054751071571901671531531251026748JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Dublin annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5258.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in IrelandAnnual PM2.5 in Dublin is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 58 cities with data, 22 have annual PM2.5 of 7 to under 8 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Ireland per band10 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³105–64 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³46–722 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³227–812 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³128–9Dublin 8.04 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³49–103 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³310–111 city: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³111–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–13

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — IE 2024 PM2.5 follow-up exact station subset6Official
Annual mean temperature (modelled)10.05 °C2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
Annual precipitation (modelled)982.5 mm/year2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
January mean temperature (modelled)5.84 °C2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
January minimum temperature (modelled)-1.78 °C2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
July maximum temperature (modelled)24.31 °C2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
July mean temperature (modelled)15.11 °C2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
Daily precipitation rate (modelled)2.69 mm/day2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
Solar exposure (modelled)2.74 kWh/m²/day2001-2020NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology10Modelled grid data · coordinate-grid estimate
Average daytime high by monthJan 8 · Feb 8.5 · Mar 10.1 · Apr 12.3 · May 14.8 · Jun 17.7 · Jul 19.5 · Aug 19.1 · Sep 16.9 · Oct 13.6 · Nov 10.3 · Dec 8.3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.3 · Feb 2.2 · Mar 3 · Apr 4 · May 6.6 · Jun 9 · Jul 11.3 · Aug 11.2 · Sep 9.5 · Oct 7.1 · Nov 4.3 · Dec 2.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
Average temperature by monthJan 5.2 · Feb 5.3 · Mar 6.6 · Apr 8.2 · May 10.7 · Jun 13.3 · Jul 15.4 · Aug 15.1 · Sep 13.2 · Oct 10.4 · Nov 7.3 · Dec 5.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
Average precipitation by monthJan 61.8 · Feb 52.4 · Mar 51.4 · Apr 55 · May 57 · Jun 64 · Jul 61 · Aug 73.4 · Sep 63.3 · Oct 78.4 · Nov 82.7 · Dec 72.1 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV17Independent
Average sunshine by monthJan 53.5 · Feb 74.5 · Mar 106.8 · Apr 156.9 · May 190.2 · Jun 167.4 · Jul 152.9 · Aug 153.4 · Sep 125.3 · Oct 101.8 · Nov 66.9 · Dec 47.6 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV18Independent

Which nearby places are linked to Dublin?

Official and functional links appear before nearby-only places.

Dundrum Metro Member · 6.3 km16
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Kilcock Metro Member · 27.8 km16
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact
Blessington Metro Member · 46.6 km16
Rent
Not collectedNo exact local rent fact
Recorded crime
Not collectedNo exact total-rate fact

Cities of a similar size in Ireland

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Ireland cities
Swords40,776 residentsEnnis27,923 residentsNaas26,180 residentsTralee26,079 residentsBalbriggan24,322 residentsPortlaoise23,494 residents

Population and city profile

Population density was 4,618 people per km² in 2022.

How many people live in Dublin?

The published population was 1,263,219 people in 2022. Source: A-ccepted source for Census 2022 BUA population1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Dublin residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.5%Foreign residents 9.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share22.4 %31 Dec 2022Central Statistics Office Ireland (CSO)2Official
Foreign residents119,771 people3 Apr 2022IE official material for foreign_population_total7Official
G01 Area Km2117.8 km²31 Dec 2022migrationfit.com9Official
G01 Density Per Km212,223 people/km²31 Dec 2022migrationfit.com9Official
Population density4,618 people/km²3 Apr 2022IE official material for population_density_per_km28Official
Population1,263,219 people3 Apr 2022A-ccepted source for Census 2022 BUA population1Official
Population over time11 published observations, 2007–2022
Population in Dublin by year, residents1,223,6401,260,1801,296,7201,333,2602007200920112013201520221,263,219residents

Population rose 2.6% between 2007 and 2022, from 1,231,200 to 1,263,219.

International community in Dublin

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Usually resident population by birthplace or citizenship; source-native CSO table · 2022

Published groupPeopleShare
United Kingdom50,0304.0%
India27,2592.2%
Poland21,1401.7%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Citizenship

Population Usually Resident and Present in the State · 2022

Published groupPeopleShare
India22,1591.8%
Romania22,1071.8%
Poland18,6591.5%
Brazil14,8971.2%
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)14,4101.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source4

Citizenship

Usually resident population by birthplace or citizenship; source-native CSO table · 2022

Published groupPeopleShare
Total1,243,278100.0%
Ireland964,77977.6%
Rest of World85,0686.8%
Other EU272020 (Exec Ireland & Poland)81,8536.6%
Not stated56,3114.5%
India22,1591.8%
Poland18,6711.5%
United Kingdom14,4371.2%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Dublin a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–62%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 48–72%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement58%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 46–70%
Foreign residents119,771 people3 Apr 2022Official source · IE official material for foreign_population_total
Population1,263,219 people3 Apr 2022Official source · A-ccepted source for Census 2022 BUA population
Unemployment rate8.3 %3 Apr 2022Official source · CSO Census 2022 F7115 — unemployment rate by town
PM2.5 — annual mean8 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — IE 2024 PM2.5 follow-up exact station subset
Annual mean temperature (modelled)10.05 °C2001-2020Modelled grid data · NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology
Annual precipitation (modelled)982.5 mm/year2001-2020Modelled grid data · NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Handoffhttps://www.irishimmigration.ie/ url27 Aug 2026migrationfit.com9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dublin when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Dublin?

The published population was 1,263,219 people in 2022. Source: A-ccepted source for Census 2022 BUA population.

Is the air quality good in Dublin?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — IE 2024 PM2.5 follow-up exact station subset.

What is the unemployment rate in Dublin?

The unemployment rate is 8.3 % (April 2022). Source: CSO Census 2022 F7115 — unemployment rate by town.

How many foreign residents live in Dublin?

119,771 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: IE official material for foreign_population_total.

How much is public transport in Dublin?

A monthly transport pass is 96 EUR/month. Source: TFI Leap Card Dublin.

Is Dublin a good place to live?

Dublin may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which nearby places are linked to Dublin?

Dundrum, Kilcock, Blessington are linked in the current source-backed set. The relationship label distinguishes administrative, metropolitan, commuting and distance-only links.

How many people born in United Kingdom live in Dublin?

The official country of birth distribution records 50,030 people (4.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Dublin, Ireland: cost of living, jobs, taxes [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ie/dublin/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Dublin, Ireland: cost of living, jobs, taxes},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. A-ccepted source for Census 2022 BUA population cso.ie · checked 2026-07-14
  2. Central Statistics Office Ireland (CSO) cso.ie · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Central Statistics Office Ireland country_of_birth distribution ws.cso.ie · checked 2026-08-28
  4. CSO Census 2022 F5003 — population by citizenship and town of usual residence CSO Census 2022 F5003 · ws.cso.ie · checked 2026-07-27
  5. CSO Census 2022 F7115 — unemployment rate by town CSO Census 2022 F7115 · ws.cso.ie · checked 2026-07-27
  6. EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics — IE 2024 PM2.5 follow-up exact station subset EEA Air Quality Annual Statistics · air.discomap.eea.europa.eu · checked 2026-07-29
  7. IE official material for foreign_population_total ws.cso.ie · checked 2026-07-18
  8. IE official material for population_density_per_km2 cso.ie · checked 2026-07-18
  9. migrationfit.com migrationfit.com · checked 2026-06-14
  10. NASA POWER 20-year meteorological and solar climatology NASA POWER · power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-09-12
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  1. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. TFI Leap Card Dublin about.leapcard.ie · checked 2026-07-26
  4. Lebenshaltungskosten in Dublin de.numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-26
  5. Numbeo numbeo.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. wikidata.org place coordinates wikidata.org · checked 2026-08-28
  7. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  8. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 station CSV ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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