Not that i am moving to Ireland, just spending a few days there and N.I. but let me tell you that this video is very well made, very clear, very to the point, very informative.
I returned from Dublin 3 days ago. I currently live in Miami, however getting burned out. I want to return to live in Europe and go from place to place. I do not like Miami at all. Im jusr waiting for my Son to graduate from college. My son is doing his Master's in Madrid Spain and I think I will leave with him. I have lived in Madrid before. I was recently visited Dublin, Belfast, London, Madrid and Zurich Switzerland. Loved Dublin but expensive. I think I may use Madrid or Galicia Spain as a base and do something digital and move around. Been thinking of a digital travel business. I enjoy your videos very much. ❤
I dislike the U.S and the keeping up with the Jones and it's stupid conservatism. Have lived in the U.S most of my life. However the more I leave the U.S the more I never want to return. My children feel the same. They are E.U. ctizens. I love Dublin. If I cannot live there year round will do maybe a few months a year.
Jose Madrid is indeed a good base to visit Ireland and the rest of Europe..when 40c hits in June and July I will return home to Ireland...consider places other than Dublin when visiting Ireland..my hometown of Wexford is great with amazing beachs but a car is a must..saludos from Madrid! @travellingwithkirstin
For cars. No registration fees unless u import. Tax disc is usually from 200euro and up per year depending on co2 emission of car. Nct is like 55euro per year on cars older than 10 years old. New cars u don't need nct for few years. After every 2 years, then 1. Insurance maybe around 500euro per year for older drivers. Very expensive for new drivers.
This is a source of great division between old drivers and young drivers. Young drivers can pay between 1000 and 2500 euro per annum while older drivers with no claims or any health conditions can get cover for 400 euros. Any claims and the rates go up and you are locked into one supplier until your claim history goes back to zero after some years depending on the policy of your insurer.
@@TravelingwithKristin No, I am not living in Ireland, but i have been studying about this country. Ah, i'm still living in brazil (São Paulo) and getting ready to leave here forever.
Dublin, Ireland Cost of Living Guide. The video is engaging and grips the viewer from start to finish. Watched the video on March 21, 2023 very like. Thank you
I just got back from there(im american) Was right outside Dublin down in Bray. Was out there all of 2022 and yes it was expensive. The utilities...the food shopping....all that.
Visited Dublin just before covid, my kid goes to college there now. Didn't seem all that expensive, but we live in Kaliunicornia where things are expensive anyway.
Been to the Irelands last year and we noticed how NI is much cheaper than in EIRE which is crazy. For example food, drink, even fuel as examples. Recommend visiting the two countries but be aware of price comparisons.
Thanks, Kristin. This was great information. The exorbitant cost of housing and electricity in Ireland ($300K for 2-3 bedroom house, 43 cents per kilowatt) vs. the United States ($150K for 2-3 bedroom house, 10 cents per kilowatt) helped me to rule out this destination.
@@Lscales In general, the home prices skyrocketed upwards with the invasion of 5,000,000+ illegals aliens. That was Joe Biden decision to ignore the law and break our immigration system. You can't deny the supply and demand problem created by mass migration. However, there are still plenty of nice homes in Washington state in the $200,000 range. If I move to the Midwest, there are much cheaper homes ($125,000 range) and much cheaper rental prices. Take a look at Zillow and you'll see. Also, give it a year and you'll start to see the foreclosures. You can purchase a foreclosed home from a bank for 1/2 of the former list price.
However international air travel from Dubin is the cheapest on the planet - you can fly to Berlin/Amsterdam/London/Rome for under 50 Euro if you're flexible and business class airafres are also excellent value with most US cities avable in business class for 1500 euro or less for fully flat beds etc. It really is the best location in the world for young people to base themselves while travelling the world...
I live in Dublin! If you're from the United States this is how I would describe Dublin. London is the New York City of Europe and Dublin is Boston. Economics - most of the big US tech companies have their European headquarters in Dublin. If you're a tech (STEM) worker you'll like Dublin. If you're a blue collar worker and you have a skilled trade (plumber, carpenter, electrician etc.) then you'll like Dublin. Dublin's expensive - expect to pay the same prices that you'd pay in Boston. Dublin's for skilled professionals and skilled tradespeople. The average industrial wage in Ireland is 900 euro (US $ 987). Dublin's not a city for starving artists! Do not move to Dublin unless you're earning a minimum of 900 euro! Doing Business - Ireland's very pro-business (by European standards) and has some of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe. Also, Ireland's an English speaking country which makes doing business a whole lot easier. Politics - if you're a supporter of the Democratic Party you'll love Dublin. There's no conservative (MAGA) type movement in Ireland. People who would be considered right-wing in Ireland are just fiscally conservative / pro-business types. Mitt Romney would be considered a right-wing politician in Ireland. Healthcare - there's free / public healthcare in Ireland. The system is under a lot of stress at the moment, but you'll be taken care of in an emergency. Getting into the system can be the hardest part of accessing healthcare in Ireland. You won't go bankrupt in Ireland if you get sick. Weather - IMO you'll experience six depressing months (October - March) and six pleasant months (April - September). I've been told that the weather in Ireland is very similar to Washington State? Personally, I love the weather from April to September as I don't like extreme heat. Lots of people take breaks to Southern Europe (Spain / Portugal etc.) in order to break up the monotony of the bad weather. Lots of vacation time facilitates this (see below). Safety - Dublin's pretty safe with very little gun crime and no second amendment. Take the same safety precautions that you'd take in Boston. Housing - very expensive and limited supply with huge demand. STEM workers and immigration have caused rents to skyrocket. You have the same problems in the United States (San Francisco, New York. Los Angeles etc.) so factor this in before you decide to move here. People - outgoing / easy-going! Although SOME foreigners have commented that it can be hard to make friends here. Dublin's expensive and people work long hours (two incomes required), so sometimes the locals might not have the time or the inclination to invest in serious relationships with people who may be only staying for a short period of time. Also, Dublin's an international city (very multicultural) so you can meet people from all over the world. Vacation Time - every worker in Ireland gets 20 days of paid vacation (note - this doesn't include weekends) and ten public holidays. So if you work from Monday through Friday you will have 134 days off per year. Also, airline tickets are cheap if you book them in advance, so there'll be lots of opportunities for you to explore the rest of Europe. Dublin = Boston with castles!
@@charleslee8033 The AVERAGE industrial wage in Ireland is 800 euro per WEEK. This is the average wage - everybody doesn't make this. If you're unemployed you'll earn 220 euro per WEEK. If you had an entry-level job in McDonalds you'll take home (net) approximately 440 euro per WEEK. The minimum wage in Ireland is 11.30 euro per hour.
Rent in Dublin are much higher than stated. You're highly unlikely to find a studio for €800-1200 that's the price of a bed in a flatshare. 1 bed rental is closer to €1500-2500
Hi Kristin, I lived in Ireland for 15 years until last year, first in Dublin then further south in county Wicklow. I must say your video is so accurate and really well made. Prices went up so much over the years, especially housing properties, that's how we ended up leaving the country (with a heavy heart). County Wicklow is still close enough to county Dublin, hence very expensive. Back in 2007, things were more affordable. In spite of that, I still love Ireland and Irish culture!! Just adding that public schools are "free" but we still need to pay a small fee per child at the beginning of the year, plus we need to buy school uniforms. Erin Go Bragh 💚 Safe travels.
Housing in Dublin is expensive, yes, absolutley. As an immigrant here (not expat!) that was tough to handle. But, I bought a house here in 2016 and make a good salary so all is good. Groceries are far cheaper than the US or Canada. Overall we live simply (no car, small house) so all is good. Lovely place to live. Utilities are fairly expensive, but phone and broadband are cheap. Public transportation needs work for sure, but it is good value.
Was just in Dublin a few days ago. Quick update -- I have heard they are planning to raise the corporate tax rate above the 12.5% rate for certain types of companies. Do your own research.
These monthly rental rates seem comparable to many popular US cities. Is this a surprise? We would pay $300,000 - $500,000 for a 3 BR home where I live. We can't get a Starbucks for under $5-$6 anymore. Our craft beers are $6 - $10 and a night dining out could be $80 for very mediocre food.
If by studio apartment you mean literally a room in a house where you need to share the toilet and the kitchen, then yes the 800 to 1250 would be the average price.
Grade school is not free. We still have to pay something for the year. And we had to buy the kids books until recently. And university and college is dirt cheap. Free if you from low income family.
That's what Chicago is like price wise . Depends on area some areas houses start at 1.5million . I just left iwas renting a tiny 650sqft 1bedrom for 1800k a month. I'm in burbs 10miles away for 850$ all utilities included, but do to traffic it's 1hr to work driving 🚗 10miles from work. At least the 1k I'm not paying goes to me know . Pretty much done here crime very bad . Moving somewhere
Hi Kristin, i just discovered your channel yesterday, its great im very impressed, and welcome to ireland, how long were you here and where did you get to visit other than Dublin and Belfast?
It’s kind of funny that these prices are literally the same (in some instances lower) than prices in Greece, though the wages in Greece are laughable 😅
It has milder winters than most of Continental Europe .The Summers though are less hot and the annual rainfall is high .,especially in the West of the Country . and hats why its so green .
However Gov going very generous payouts to help with energy costs and it is very unlikely you will be cut off if you don't pay especially if you have childten
Living in southern WA state, 25 minutes north of Portland, OR, the downtown Dublin rents are still lower than the poor neighborhood I live in, where a 1 bedroom apartment will now set you back at least $1600/mo (that's 1500 euros).
You will not find any apartment for 1500 euros in Dublin. The rent for 1 bed starts at 2000 euros. 1500 is a price somewhere in a small town on the west of ireland
It's all very well to talk about cost, but surely income has a serious bearing. Your video is therefore unbalanced, particularly if you suggest comparisons with other cities.
I did not find the figures you mentioned to be that expensive for a capital city relative to the US/Canada where rents and housing prices have skyrocketed to absurd levels
Yeah I think they compare it to income. I’m moving from Denver, CO to Dublin, Ireland soon and everything costs about the same, but we’ll make like 30% less in Ireland which is very common.
@@TravelingwithKristin I live in Florida and not in a major city. 25 miles NW of Orlando and prices are comparable to Dublin, except gas. Today gas prices are $3.88 a gallon here. Cooperate taxes are super low there! I think public health care is paid for out of taxes no? Like 10 to 15%, like in England?
It is in euro, not dollars, especially not Canadian dollars, that's why it sounds cheaper than it is. Also, Irish income is much lower than US and Canadian, and the taxes are higher
I lived in Dublin from 2011-2013 back then it was about 25% cheaper than my hometown in Sweden. Now it is the opposite. Dublin and Ireland overall is a lovely place to visit for a vacation but I would not recommend living there partly due to the weather, but also due to overall poor insulation in apartments, the food is not so good compared to what one finds in continental Europe and since moving away from Ireland, I have never felt like I wanted to revisit. But each to their own I guess.
Stunning to think that it’s more expensive than Sweden now… the weather was pretty cold. Food was okay but expensive. I love the food in Sweden as well!
Sounds like you didn't have a great time while here... weather in Dublin is not much worse than that of London, Amsterdam or Copenhagen. Food range has drastically improved in the past few years, I moved up here from France in 2007 and find the food scene to be just as good as any large provincial cities in France (not comparable to Paris obviously). Building standards have greatly improved as well, insulation is not an issue in modern builds, I bought a new house 5 years ago that's high energy efficient, almost passive. And for a city its size I find that Dublin punches well above its weight in terms of entertainment. Anyway, I'm not moving back to France any time soon!
@@g-man4744 Also when I lived there insulation was good in newer builds, but the majority of buildings in central Dublin are still the older ones, and I think it is great for people to know that they will most likely freeze a lot there during winter. We have even colder in Scandinavia, but that is only outside. Inside is never cold unless you want it to be, also in old apartments. Anyways glad that you like it! Ireland also has some good things going for it, just that to me it is not a good place to live. But really nice for traveling.
@@Felixxxxxxxxx to be fair, very few countries in the world can match the quality of living of Sweden, so I suppose from your point of view very few places would be better than home anyway. Sweden has been a rich country for a very long time, Ireland on the other hand only modernised in the last 30 years or so, it's making it hard to compare to almost any other capital in Europe.
Kinda crazy that people are complaining about the cost of housing in Dublin when America is far worse. €1250 max for a studio apartment isn’t that bad compared to the $1500-$1800 I’ve seen in America for the same.
I personally don’t like the food in Ireland. Non Irish restaurants are not adventurous because they have to cater for the Irish taste. They don’t like to season much. The food scene is not as diverse as the UK for example
Do you see lots of long distance tourists (Americas, Asia mainly) there Kristin and did you talk to anyone? For a perspective visitor that's more relevant how the tourists feel. The hotel prices are just absurd.
I didn’t see many tourists from the US or Asia. But I did see a lot of pricey hotels. But I talked with some locals in this video! th-cam.com/video/cETQkZ0twyU/w-d-xo.html
American tourists have declined as the “ cat is out of the bag” that Ireland’s prices have gone astronomically high. Most Irish people now fly abroad on holiday as it’s by far the cheaper option. eg a hotel room in July 2 people is about €400 per night (3star)
@@randomwalker332 biggest problem in Ireland is that we are an island country. You can’t just board a bus or train and escape the eye watering prices. (And they know it so keep raising the prices)
@@bldtv7038 Yes it makes sense the high cost of tourism is the direct result of the high cost of living of your country, so there is no hope for me to see Ireland any time soon
I was laughing at how "surprised" everyone was when inflation increased in February. Inflation will be higher in January 2024 than it was in January 2023. February was round one. I win that round. Eleven more rounds to go until January 2024. In a few days from now, we will have the inflation figure for March.
Healthcare IS NOT free. You have to pay 60 to 70euro per doctor visit. 100 for Aand E visit. And waiting list for a lot of scans and specialty doctor visit can take months to years. Free if you have a medical card which a lot of irish don't have.
@abbeywalah1470 not ething on the medical card is covered if a person has 2 get bloods done by their own g p it can cost anything from 20e upwards, medical card holders get v little covered dental wise not all dentists are doing the medical card scheme either. Prescription charges are not covered by medical cards. A lot of ppl with illness do get medical cards
@@madirishgirl76 true. It does cost money to get done certain medical procedures and for prescription. But I rather that then have to worry about spending 60 to 70 euro each time to see a doctor when I'm sick. 100 euro in emergency. With a medical card I can see a doctor whenever I want. No worries at all. And true. There are people that are sick and need assistance. But a lot of people living in ireland knows that it's a welfare state. A lot of people not want to work and milking the system. We all know that and see that. Wait in the post office on welfare collection day and you see it. A lot of young fit ones collecting. I know a few too. And we hear it on the radio and other places. Very sad.
@@Johnnymahon218 universal social charge covers nothing u get charged at dentist if you want your teeth cleaned it's 30 euro. Usc covers f all for dental what are u on about? The medical card in Ireland hardly covers anything in dental 2 teeth extractions 2 fillings ortho work like train tracks braces for teeth that's about it
@abbeywalsh1470 if u have a medical card it does not get you up the list any quicker to see specially doctors at all. I know I'm waiting 3 yrs to see a medical specially doc I've a medical card
The housing situation in Ireland is a joke and our governments handling of it is terrible. They're treating everything like a financial asset rather than a human right. Capitalism, I guess.
Buddy alot of the people in government are landlords so are literally financially incentized to ensure there's a lower supply of housing then demand because that's one area that pushes up the price of housing lack of supply
100% agree but this is not just and Irish problem. Its global now. Also iver the last 20 years, people have themselves to blame. Until the last few years people took the easy root to rent and not save to buy. Now there is not enough properties to rent and the predicated problem as far back as 2005 happened (property shortage), then there is the ticking tome bomb, what happens when you retire and not earning the same money, landlords won't take you as a Tennant so your homeless. While more needs to be done to get more properties, younger people need to learn to save, no be eagor to Move out to waste money renting to pay some investors mortgage off (especialy young dubs who can live and commute in the city at their parents)
Healthcare in Ireland is the worst I have ever seen. I'm from Brazil (which is said to be an underdeveloped country), and in addition to being free, the doctors are much more effective and better. By the way, even in Portugal or Spain, appointments are very cheap and the professionals are better. Anything I need to do for health, dentistry or aesthetics, I need to get out of Ireland. I would never live in Ireland for more than 10 years, I'm just waiting to get out of my Irish citizenship and move to a better country. Here is a bad joke, horrible transportation, horrible health, horrible houses, everything expensive, apart from the fact that I think the city is dangerous for European standards and the Garda is completely useless.
Most other things are quite accurate though. I lived in double for 6 years. My rent in a shared house was 700 euro per month, raising from 500 when I first moved in. I was genuinely always scared of my landlord selling up and having to try to find something else as I have a little dog and would never have found anything else. Thankfully during COVID my job moved online and I got the heck outta double! I spent 100 euro per month on buses to work per month. Supermarket food was pretty much the same as anywhere else. Eating out was a luxury I rarely could afford as I have health issues and spent every spare penny on health insurance, doctors and medicare/prescriptions.
Nearly 100,000 refugees in a year as uk refugees are now coming being put in tents, the WiFi and mobile signal is aweful, if dart breaks down can take hours to fix, buses started get privatised outside and just cancel whenever they want waiting in the freezing cold, car insurance bonkers terrible I’m from dublin love it but zero quality of life but people are amazing
Yea let me tell you about shit bus services so I live in Monaghan before covid every 2 hours from Dublin there would be 2 buses going to Monaghan at the same time the Letterkenny bus that would stop in Monaghan before heading on to Letterkenny in Donegal and a different bus that would stop at Monaghan during covid they cut the bus that stopped at Monaghan so now there's just 1 bus every 2 hours from Dublin to Letterkenny And the same of course is vice versa
A 1 bedroom apartment in LA now is around $2500-3000/month, I don't live in CA anymore but when I first came to Los Angeles in 1997 those same apartments were $600 so they have quadrupled in the last 25 years.
@@sbkpilot1 I had a flat share for a month just off Hollywood boulevard in 1980 and it was far cheaper then ,than London where i was living just before .
@@charleslee8033 Now that's very funny: You must have guessed it: After my brother died I told his son to move to China and learn Mandarin. And guess what: He actually did it! This month (!) he will marry his Chinese wife. And in December their baby will be born! Isn't that wonderful❓❣️❓ And all of this only because I told him that the future is Chinese. 😃🙋🏻♂️
@@Lakemba-vg3wp No Ireland is full, our corrupt government will let anyone in and many Irish are now homeless because you have taken. our houses and jobs. Our corrupt government make dirt out of us so that they cant create fake racism. They make billions trafficking people from all over the world to bring them here. Ireland is very poor, will are bankrupt and the the native irish have nothing. Why cant you make your own country a wonderful place to live instead of destroying my home.
It’s a looking poor city, ppl income is not that high, don’t know how ppl could survive there , oddly, their pubs all busy …. So ppl drink beer outside and cry for their pockets later at home
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One of the things I love about your videos is your multi-class perspective.
Top notch!
Thank you, Sean!
Tesco mobile you can get monthly plans for 15euro and up.
Not that i am moving to Ireland, just spending a few days there and N.I. but let me tell you that this video is very well made, very clear, very to the point, very informative.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed 😊😊
I returned from Dublin 3 days ago. I currently live in Miami, however getting burned out. I want to return to live in Europe and go from place to place. I do not like Miami at all. Im jusr waiting for my Son to graduate from college. My son is doing his Master's in Madrid Spain and I think I will leave with him. I have lived in Madrid before. I was recently visited Dublin, Belfast, London, Madrid and Zurich Switzerland. Loved Dublin but expensive. I think I may use Madrid or Galicia Spain as a base and do something digital and move around. Been thinking of a digital travel business.
I enjoy your videos very much. ❤
I dislike the U.S and the keeping up with the Jones and it's stupid conservatism. Have lived in the U.S most of my life. However the more I leave the U.S the more I never want to return. My children feel the same. They are E.U. ctizens. I love Dublin. If I cannot live there year round will do maybe a few months a year.
Jose Madrid is indeed a good base to visit Ireland and the rest of Europe..when 40c hits in June and July I will return home to Ireland...consider places other than Dublin when visiting Ireland..my hometown of Wexford is great with amazing beachs but a car is a must..saludos from Madrid! @travellingwithkirstin
I live in dublin with mi girlfriend and all the prices in your video were soo accurate, well done!
all except for the pints. 5-6 euro per pint, maybe 3 years ago. Now it's 6.5-7.5
For cars. No registration fees unless u import. Tax disc is usually from 200euro and up per year depending on co2 emission of car. Nct is like 55euro per year on cars older than 10 years old. New cars u don't need nct for few years. After every 2 years, then 1. Insurance maybe around 500euro per year for older drivers. Very expensive for new drivers.
This is a source of great division between old drivers and young drivers. Young drivers can pay between 1000 and 2500 euro per annum while older drivers with no claims or any health conditions can get cover for 400 euros. Any claims and the rates go up and you are locked into one supplier until your claim history goes back to zero after some years depending on the policy of your insurer.
Dublin looks quite expensive! I'm glad that the housing costs go down as you leave the city. Thanks for the information!
You’re welcome, Scott! For sure - housing prices plummet when you get about an hour outside of Dublin. Some people live three hours away in Cork!
@@TravelingwithKristin how is the life in cork ? Thank you
Thanks for this video, Kristin. An Brazilian here.
You’re welcome, Michael. Are you living in Ireland at the moment?
@@TravelingwithKristin No, I am not living in Ireland, but i have been studying about this country.
Ah, i'm still living in brazil (São Paulo) and getting ready to leave here forever.
Dublin, Ireland Cost of Living Guide. The video is engaging and grips the viewer from start to finish. Watched the video on March 21, 2023 very like. Thank you
Thank you so much!
I also really like Belfast was there for 2 weeks. earlier this month ❤
Funny how when I lived in Ireland in 2009-2012 the prices were dropping every year. That was the good time to invest.
Always got great info on your channel!
Thank you!
I just got back from there(im american)
Was right outside Dublin down in Bray.
Was out there all of 2022 and yes it was expensive.
The utilities...the food shopping....all that.
Always love your videos thanks for sharing this Info. 😃
You are so welcome!
Visited Dublin just before covid, my kid goes to college there now. Didn't seem all that expensive, but we live in Kaliunicornia where things are expensive anyway.
Been to the Irelands last year and we noticed how NI is much cheaper than in EIRE which is crazy. For example food, drink, even fuel as examples. Recommend visiting the two countries but be aware of price comparisons.
Rates of pay in the republic are much higher that those in the six counties but lack of housing in Dublin is the reason for very high rents
Thank you , Ulster is better all round . I’ll take less pay over not getting robbed by junkies anytime
But N Ireland has no soul. . .
Nice video Kris 💓🙂
Thanks DK!
Rent IS higher than mortgage. Monthly mortgage payment is like half the price of rent.
Thank you so much Kristin!
My pleasure!
Thanks, Kristin. This was great information. The exorbitant cost of housing and electricity in Ireland ($300K for 2-3 bedroom house, 43 cents per kilowatt) vs. the United States ($150K for 2-3 bedroom house, 10 cents per kilowatt) helped me to rule out this destination.
Glad it was helpful! Where in the US do you live?
Here in Southwest Germany we pay around two times for housing and my electricity bill shows 63 CT/kWh 😢
@@TravelingwithKristin Washington State.
Your US house cost only $150k? The US average is roughly $370k now. 🤔
@@Lscales In general, the home prices skyrocketed upwards with the invasion of 5,000,000+ illegals aliens. That was Joe Biden decision to ignore the law and break our immigration system. You can't deny the supply and demand problem created by mass migration.
However, there are still plenty of nice homes in Washington state in the $200,000 range. If I move to the Midwest, there are much cheaper homes ($125,000 range) and much cheaper rental prices.
Take a look at Zillow and you'll see. Also, give it a year and you'll start to see the foreclosures. You can purchase a foreclosed home from a bank for 1/2 of the former list price.
However international air travel from Dubin is the cheapest on the planet - you can fly to Berlin/Amsterdam/London/Rome for under 50 Euro if you're flexible and business class airafres are also excellent value with most US cities avable in business class for 1500 euro or less for fully flat beds etc. It really is the best location in the world for young people to base themselves while travelling the world...
X rays and other scans through public when referred is free.
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Welcome Edward!
I live in Dublin!
If you're from the United States this is how I would describe Dublin.
London is the New York City of Europe and Dublin is Boston.
Economics - most of the big US tech companies have their European headquarters in Dublin. If you're a tech (STEM) worker you'll like Dublin. If you're a blue collar worker and you have a skilled trade (plumber, carpenter, electrician etc.) then you'll like Dublin. Dublin's expensive - expect to pay the same prices that you'd pay in Boston. Dublin's for skilled professionals and skilled tradespeople. The average industrial wage in Ireland is 900 euro (US $ 987). Dublin's not a city for starving artists! Do not move to Dublin unless you're earning a minimum of 900 euro!
Doing Business - Ireland's very pro-business (by European standards) and has some of the lowest corporate tax rates in Europe. Also, Ireland's an English speaking country which makes doing business a whole lot easier.
Politics - if you're a supporter of the Democratic Party you'll love Dublin. There's no conservative (MAGA) type movement in Ireland. People who would be considered right-wing in Ireland are just fiscally conservative / pro-business types. Mitt Romney would be considered a right-wing politician in Ireland.
Healthcare - there's free / public healthcare in Ireland. The system is under a lot of stress at the moment, but you'll be taken care of in an emergency. Getting into the system can be the hardest part of accessing healthcare in Ireland. You won't go bankrupt in Ireland if you get sick.
Weather - IMO you'll experience six depressing months (October - March) and six pleasant months (April - September). I've been told that the weather in Ireland is very similar to Washington State? Personally, I love the weather from April to September as I don't like extreme heat. Lots of people take breaks to Southern Europe (Spain / Portugal etc.) in order to break up the monotony of the bad weather. Lots of vacation time facilitates this (see below).
Safety - Dublin's pretty safe with very little gun crime and no second amendment. Take the same safety precautions that you'd take in Boston.
Housing - very expensive and limited supply with huge demand. STEM workers and immigration have caused rents to skyrocket. You have the same problems in the United States (San Francisco, New York. Los Angeles etc.) so factor this in before you decide to move here.
People - outgoing / easy-going! Although SOME foreigners have commented that it can be hard to make friends here. Dublin's expensive and people work long hours (two incomes required), so sometimes the locals might not have the time or the inclination to invest in serious relationships with people who may be only staying for a short period of time. Also, Dublin's an international city (very multicultural) so you can meet people from all over the world.
Vacation Time - every worker in Ireland gets 20 days of paid vacation (note - this doesn't include weekends) and ten public holidays. So if you work from Monday through Friday you will have 134 days off per year. Also, airline tickets are cheap if you book them in advance, so there'll be lots of opportunities for you to explore the rest of Europe.
Dublin = Boston with castles!
Hi, I have some questions about Economics, you mean wage in Ireland is 900euro per week or month?
@@charleslee8033 The AVERAGE industrial wage in Ireland is 800 euro per WEEK. This is the average wage - everybody doesn't make this. If you're unemployed you'll earn 220 euro per WEEK. If you had an entry-level job in McDonalds you'll take home (net) approximately 440 euro per WEEK. The minimum wage in Ireland is 11.30 euro per hour.
@@charleslee8033 Sorry, I meant 900 euro per week (not 800).
Amazing KrsyTraveling with Kristin love this one
Glad you enjoyed it!
Rent in Dublin are much higher than stated. You're highly unlikely to find a studio for €800-1200 that's the price of a bed in a flatshare. 1 bed rental is closer to €1500-2500
Interesting, thank you for sharing your insights, Lara!
We mostly use petrol in our cars, not gas.
Hi Kristin, I lived in Ireland for 15 years until last year, first in Dublin then further south in county Wicklow. I must say your video is so accurate and really well made. Prices went up so much over the years, especially housing properties, that's how we ended up leaving the country (with a heavy heart). County Wicklow is still close enough to county Dublin, hence very expensive. Back in 2007, things were more affordable. In spite of that, I still love Ireland and Irish culture!! Just adding that public schools are "free" but we still need to pay a small fee per child at the beginning of the year, plus we need to buy school uniforms. Erin Go Bragh 💚 Safe travels.
Can i ask what county you live in now and how the rents are there?
Excellent video, thank you 🙏🏽
Been to Dublin would never go again.
Housing in Dublin is expensive, yes, absolutley. As an immigrant here (not expat!) that was tough to handle. But, I bought a house here in 2016 and make a good salary so all is good. Groceries are far cheaper than the US or Canada. Overall we live simply (no car, small house) so all is good. Lovely place to live. Utilities are fairly expensive, but phone and broadband are cheap. Public transportation needs work for sure, but it is good value.
Private doctor visit can be from 200euro to 300 euro. Not 50 to 60 euro. That's for public GP.
I was there in 2003 and it was already super expensive; like you could have wine but not dessert with your meal.
The costs keep Dublin !!!!!!.
Was just in Dublin a few days ago. Quick update -- I have heard they are planning to raise the corporate tax rate above the 12.5% rate for certain types of companies. Do your own research.
Been there. It's pretty and the people are nice. But it rains so much and it's really just a large town rather than a true city. (I'm from Melbourne).
Very informative
Glad to know you think so, @abduza! Thanks for watching 🙌😊
These monthly rental rates seem comparable to many popular US cities. Is this a surprise? We would pay $300,000 - $500,000 for a 3 BR home where I live. We can't get a Starbucks for under $5-$6 anymore. Our craft beers are $6 - $10 and a night dining out could be $80 for very mediocre food.
Except that average wages here are €40k/year. I'm a web developer and my same job would pay double in the U.S.
If by studio apartment you mean literally a room in a house where you need to share the toilet and the kitchen, then yes the 800 to 1250 would be the average price.
You should go to Argentina. 205 pesos to $1. And they have pretty good wine too. 🍷
Have been to Buenos Aires! th-cam.com/video/xEKTJtnJlyg/w-d-xo.html
I was there last week visiting from Los Angeles...It was NOT CHEAP! (Cheaper than LA, but not by much)
I found many prices comparable to the US
Just came across your channal just sub to your channal love the videos you do your a credit❤Lots off Love Dublin🇮🇪
Thanks for more useful information. Dublin sounds like South FL.
You’re welcome! It’s similar in cost but not weather. 😄
Check housing prices in Toronto; double those of Ireland.
I think we need to compare the wage betweent the two places.
Grade school is not free. We still have to pay something for the year. And we had to buy the kids books until recently. And university and college is dirt cheap. Free if you from low income family.
How is life in cork ?
That's what Chicago is like price wise . Depends on area some areas houses start at 1.5million . I just left iwas renting a tiny 650sqft 1bedrom for 1800k a month. I'm in burbs 10miles away for 850$ all utilities included, but do to traffic it's 1hr to work driving 🚗 10miles from work. At least the 1k I'm not paying goes to me know . Pretty much done here crime very bad . Moving somewhere
Thanks for sharing. I hope you moved. But your experience will help others.
Do you advise me to visit Ireland as a citizen of the Arabian Gulf countries?
Hi Kristin, i just discovered your channel yesterday, its great im very impressed, and welcome to ireland, how long were you here and where did you get to visit other than Dublin and Belfast?
Thanks Des and welcome! I was only in Dublin, Eniskerry, and Belfast, but I’ll be back soon!
@@TravelingwithKristin i'll put the kettle on ;)
It’s kind of funny that these prices are literally the same (in some instances lower) than prices in Greece, though the wages in Greece are laughable 😅
Dublin looks so cold.🥶🥶
It has milder winters than most of Continental Europe .The Summers though are less hot and the annual rainfall is high .,especially in the West of the Country . and hats why its so green .
47 c per kilowatt? Wow! In WI USA we pay 14c and I thought that was expensive. My monthly electric plus gas bill is about $150 a month.
However Gov going very generous payouts to help with energy costs and it is very unlikely
you will be cut off if you don't pay especially if you have childten
Living in southern WA state, 25 minutes north of Portland, OR, the downtown Dublin rents are still lower than the poor neighborhood I live in, where a 1 bedroom apartment will now set you back at least $1600/mo (that's 1500 euros).
Wow that’s becoming very expensive
You will not find any apartment for 1500 euros in Dublin. The rent for 1 bed starts at 2000 euros. 1500 is a price somewhere in a small town on the west of ireland
Where in the world is rent not increasing?
There’s a global cost of living crisis but Dublin has a particular set of circumstances
It's all very well to talk about cost, but surely income has a serious bearing. Your video is therefore unbalanced, particularly if you suggest comparisons with other cities.
I did not find the figures you mentioned to be that expensive for a capital city relative to the US/Canada where rents and housing prices have skyrocketed to absurd levels
Yeah I think they compare it to income. I’m moving from Denver, CO to Dublin, Ireland soon and everything costs about the same, but we’ll make like 30% less in Ireland which is very common.
Yes; sadly living in cities across the US has become prohibitively expensive. But Dublin is expensive compared to the rest of Europe
@@TravelingwithKristin I live in Florida and not in a major city. 25 miles NW of Orlando and prices are comparable to Dublin, except gas. Today gas prices are $3.88 a gallon here. Cooperate taxes are super low there! I think public health care is paid for out of taxes no? Like 10 to 15%, like in England?
It is in euro, not dollars, especially not Canadian dollars, that's why it sounds cheaper than it is. Also, Irish income is much lower than US and Canadian, and the taxes are higher
Ireland sure isn't cheap. I'm visiting the first time in August. Do you know if you can get the Leap card at the airport?
You should be able to yes. Otherwise just pick one up at any news agent outlet
Water is free for household here. No one goes around checking what all the houses use.
Hello I discovered you by watching Austin Holleman, his TH-cam channel. Try to get on to him concerning travelling to other countries.
Hi, thank you; I'll check it out
@@TravelingwithKristin Hello, great! He'll be waiting, thank you.
I lived in Dublin from 2011-2013 back then it was about 25% cheaper than my hometown in Sweden. Now it is the opposite. Dublin and Ireland overall is a lovely place to visit for a vacation but I would not recommend living there partly due to the weather, but also due to overall poor insulation in apartments, the food is not so good compared to what one finds in continental Europe and since moving away from Ireland, I have never felt like I wanted to revisit. But each to their own I guess.
Stunning to think that it’s more expensive than Sweden now… the weather was pretty cold. Food was okay but expensive. I love the food in Sweden as well!
Sounds like you didn't have a great time while here... weather in Dublin is not much worse than that of London, Amsterdam or Copenhagen. Food range has drastically improved in the past few years, I moved up here from France in 2007 and find the food scene to be just as good as any large provincial cities in France (not comparable to Paris obviously). Building standards have greatly improved as well, insulation is not an issue in modern builds, I bought a new house 5 years ago that's high energy efficient, almost passive. And for a city its size I find that Dublin punches well above its weight in terms of entertainment. Anyway, I'm not moving back to France any time soon!
@@TravelingwithKristin Kristin, would you recommend the food in Sweden or would you go on a date with me? 😅
@@g-man4744 Also when I lived there insulation was good in newer builds, but the majority of buildings in central Dublin are still the older ones, and I think it is great for people to know that they will most likely freeze a lot there during winter. We have even colder in Scandinavia, but that is only outside. Inside is never cold unless you want it to be, also in old apartments. Anyways glad that you like it! Ireland also has some good things going for it, just that to me it is not a good place to live. But really nice for traveling.
@@Felixxxxxxxxx to be fair, very few countries in the world can match the quality of living of Sweden, so I suppose from your point of view very few places would be better than home anyway. Sweden has been a rich country for a very long time, Ireland on the other hand only modernised in the last 30 years or so, it's making it hard to compare to almost any other capital in Europe.
Holy shit. This girl presenting a heartfelt video on the Irish rental crisis and at the same time shilling art investing. Blows my mind 🤦♂️
The price of the transit in Dublin is worse than the price of transit in San Diego where I live
2€ isn’t bad for a 90 min trip?
If you were taking cabs then no comments
Due to Brexit the pound is very weak. It used to be about €1.40 but now you only get about €1.15.
Thanks for sharing, GerardN!
Kinda crazy that people are complaining about the cost of housing in Dublin when America is far worse. €1250 max for a studio apartment isn’t that bad compared to the $1500-$1800 I’ve seen in America for the same.
I personally don’t like the food in Ireland. Non Irish restaurants are not adventurous because they have to cater for the Irish taste. They don’t like to season much. The food scene is not as diverse as the UK for example
I thought the food was fresh and good but London has a more diverse scene, being a bigger city
yes food is horrible
Do you see lots of long distance tourists (Americas, Asia mainly) there Kristin and did you talk to anyone? For a perspective visitor that's more relevant how the tourists feel. The hotel prices are just absurd.
I didn’t see many tourists from the US or Asia. But I did see a lot of pricey hotels. But I talked with some locals in this video! th-cam.com/video/cETQkZ0twyU/w-d-xo.html
American tourists have declined as the “ cat is out of the bag” that Ireland’s prices have gone astronomically high. Most Irish people now fly abroad on holiday as it’s by far the cheaper option. eg a hotel room in July 2 people is about €400 per night (3star)
@@bldtv7038 No thanks will not set foot until the prices tumble and they start to beg for my money
@@randomwalker332 biggest problem in Ireland is that we are an island country. You can’t just board a bus or train and escape the eye watering prices. (And they know it so keep raising the prices)
@@bldtv7038 Yes it makes sense the high cost of tourism is the direct result of the high cost of living of your country, so there is no hope for me to see Ireland any time soon
I live in Dublin,30 mins drive from the city centre, I pay €1600 a month rent for a 2 bedroom apartment/flat. €200 a month on gas/electric 🤢
Thanks for sharing. It helps people wanting to make a decision.
Does Dublin pay their employees well to afford this ??
Sounds like Boston
i'm not aware of any water charges in Dublin, they were not allowed to pass those laws on charging for water.
Businesses and companies pay it, residential areas not so much.
@@josephkane2312 agh that makes more sense, thanks for that info.
I was laughing at how "surprised" everyone was when inflation increased in February. Inflation will be higher in January 2024 than it was in January 2023. February was round one. I win that round. Eleven more rounds to go until January 2024. In a few days from now, we will have the inflation figure for March.
Healthcare IS NOT free. You have to pay 60 to 70euro per doctor visit. 100 for Aand E visit. And waiting list for a lot of scans and specialty doctor visit can take months to years. Free if you have a medical card which a lot of irish don't have.
@abbeywalah1470 not ething on the medical card is covered if a person has 2 get bloods done by their own g p it can cost anything from 20e upwards, medical card holders get v little covered dental wise not all dentists are doing the medical card scheme either. Prescription charges are not covered by medical cards. A lot of ppl with illness do get medical cards
@@madirishgirl76 true. It does cost money to get done certain medical procedures and for prescription. But I rather that then have to worry about spending 60 to 70 euro each time to see a doctor when I'm sick. 100 euro in emergency. With a medical card I can see a doctor whenever I want. No worries at all. And true. There are people that are sick and need assistance. But a lot of people living in ireland knows that it's a welfare state. A lot of people not want to work and milking the system. We all know that and see that. Wait in the post office on welfare collection day and you see it. A lot of young fit ones collecting. I know a few too. And we hear it on the radio and other places. Very sad.
@@madirishgirl76 and for dental, the universal charge covers most for annual checkups and clean. Like 15euro it cost.
@@Johnnymahon218 universal social charge covers nothing u get charged at dentist if you want your teeth cleaned it's 30 euro. Usc covers f all for dental what are u on about? The medical card in Ireland hardly covers anything in dental 2 teeth extractions 2 fillings ortho work like train tracks braces for teeth that's about it
@abbeywalsh1470 if u have a medical card it does not get you up the list any quicker to see specially doctors at all. I know I'm waiting 3 yrs to see a medical specially doc I've a medical card
Kristin, would you recommend living outside of Dublin, or would you go out on a date with me?
The housing situation in Ireland is a joke and our governments handling of it is terrible. They're treating everything like a financial asset rather than a human right. Capitalism, I guess.
I think it's also our laws around objecting to planning permission. They should be scrapped and rewritten.
Buddy alot of the people in government are landlords so are literally financially incentized to ensure there's a lower supply of housing then demand because that's one area that pushes up the price of housing
lack of supply
100% agree but this is not just and Irish problem. Its global now. Also iver the last 20 years, people have themselves to blame. Until the last few years people took the easy root to rent and not save to buy. Now there is not enough properties to rent and the predicated problem as far back as 2005 happened (property shortage), then there is the ticking tome bomb, what happens when you retire and not earning the same money, landlords won't take you as a Tennant so your homeless. While more needs to be done to get more properties, younger people need to learn to save, no be eagor to Move out to waste money renting to pay some investors mortgage off (especialy young dubs who can live and commute in the city at their parents)
Well if you didn't keep obeying a bunch of criminals you have a decent country to live in. Covid and mask wearing ring a bell for the dumb Irish.
The population of the entire county of Dublin is 1.4 million, nowhere near half the population of Ireland.
Closer to a quarter.
Healthcare in Ireland is the worst I have ever seen. I'm from Brazil (which is said to be an underdeveloped country), and in addition to being free, the doctors are much more effective and better. By the way, even in Portugal or Spain, appointments are very cheap and the professionals are better. Anything I need to do for health, dentistry or aesthetics, I need to get out of Ireland. I would never live in Ireland for more than 10 years, I'm just waiting to get out of my Irish citizenship and move to a better country. Here is a bad joke, horrible transportation, horrible health, horrible houses, everything expensive, apart from the fact that I think the city is dangerous for European standards and the Garda is completely useless.
Leap cards are not free, they cost 5 euro and last for 3 years.
Most other things are quite accurate though. I lived in double for 6 years. My rent in a shared house was 700 euro per month, raising from 500 when I first moved in. I was genuinely always scared of my landlord selling up and having to try to find something else as I have a little dog and would never have found anything else. Thankfully during COVID my job moved online and I got the heck outta double! I spent 100 euro per month on buses to work per month. Supermarket food was pretty much the same as anywhere else. Eating out was a luxury I rarely could afford as I have health issues and spent every spare penny on health insurance, doctors and medicare/prescriptions.
Damn auto correct! I mean Dublin not double 😅
And Dublin is definitely not a place to retire at. Real irish people know that. And it's not a high quality of life there. The Irish know.
I'll take Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island......
Stop complaining if you cannot afford it move.😊
Nearly 100,000 refugees in a year as uk refugees are now coming being put in tents, the WiFi and mobile signal is aweful, if dart breaks down can take hours to fix, buses started get privatised outside and just cancel whenever they want waiting in the freezing cold, car insurance bonkers terrible I’m from dublin love it but zero quality of life but people are amazing
Dublin in 90s was epic best time to live there
@@daneenking1219 Really ? Irish prosperity took off in the 90 s its true and costs were far less .
Yea let me tell you about shit bus services so I live in Monaghan before covid every 2 hours from Dublin there would be 2 buses going to Monaghan at the same time the Letterkenny bus that would stop in Monaghan before heading on to Letterkenny in Donegal and a different bus that would stop at Monaghan during covid they cut the bus that stopped at Monaghan so now there's just 1 bus every 2 hours from Dublin to Letterkenny
And the same of course is vice versa
Still cheaper that the main cities in the USA. South Florida is $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
South Florida is the most expensive
A 1 bedroom apartment in LA now is around $2500-3000/month, I don't live in CA anymore but when I first came to Los Angeles in 1997 those same apartments were $600 so they have quadrupled in the last 25 years.
@@sbkpilot1 I had a flat share for a month just off Hollywood boulevard in 1980 and it was far cheaper then ,than London where i was living just before .
People make a lot less money in Ireland though than Americans on average.
@@Lscales Not these days .I think you are wrong in that .
In other words. You need to make three figures to live in Ireland like in United States.
Please avoid Dublin. You are looking at 2k for a 2 bed apartment.
It's Banksy not Bansky, do your research
painful true : one of the worst cities to live in. There is a so many reasons why i said this, that i just do not know from where to start.
i'm in israel now....a cop of coffee is about 6 dollars
Same in Miami
It averages 3 euros 50 cent in Dublin .
Cheap compared to San Diego.
Very true. I’m on my way to SAN now! On the plane ✈️
The 400 yrs r up. Genesis 15;13&14.
I've noticed the people that cannot afford Dublin are not the brightest people so we really don't want them 😂
So, Them " Cost of Living Protest", I took part in was a waste of time.....Who's fooling who.?
Ireland is one of the richest countries in the world rich countries have higher costs of living,
It’s allegedly only one of the richest countries because of foreign direct investment th-cam.com/video/sknXVCQTi9o/w-d-xo.html
Yes, but average Salaries are way to low.
ha ha very funny
Outside Dublin is much cheaper
Very true
Ireland never leaves you.
So you better leave Ireland.
you are so like most of Chinese. BTW, I am Chinese.
@@charleslee8033 Now that's very funny: You must have guessed it: After my brother died I told his son to move to China and learn Mandarin. And guess what: He actually did it! This month (!) he will marry his Chinese wife. And in December their baby will be born! Isn't that wonderful❓❣️❓
And all of this only because I told him that the future is Chinese. 😃🙋🏻♂️
Ireland for the Irish ☘️ ❤
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Yes Ireland is for the Irish only.
Are we not welcome as a foreigner ?
@@Lakemba-vg3wp not if you want to change the culture and peoples that live there . That’s genocide.
@@Lakemba-vg3wp No Ireland is full, our corrupt government will let anyone in and many Irish are now homeless because you have taken. our houses and jobs. Our corrupt government make dirt out of us so that they cant create fake racism. They make billions trafficking people from all over the world to bring them here. Ireland is very poor, will are bankrupt and the the native irish have nothing. Why cant you make your own country a wonderful place to live instead of destroying my home.
Should have stayed in the EU! Oh, they never left! Have the same problem in the UK and they blame that on Brexit!
It’s a looking poor city, ppl income is not that high, don’t know how ppl could survive there , oddly, their pubs all busy …. So ppl drink beer outside and cry for their pockets later at home
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A bit pricey for sure.
With more housing availability it wouldn't be so bad...