Boston Wins
3
of 6 categories
Tied
2
categories
Dublin Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
98
Dublin
Boston is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
115
Dublin
Boston is 25 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
92
Dublin
Same cost
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
95
Dublin
Same cost
Transport
85
Boston
vs
88
Dublin
Boston is 3 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
95
Dublin
Dublin is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dublin to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Dublin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $55,682 | $5,682 more |
| $75,000 | $83,523 | $8,523 more |
| $100,000 | $111,364 | $11,364 more |
| $125,000 | $139,205 | $14,205 more |
| $150,000 | $167,045 | $17,045 more |
| $200,000 | $222,727 | $22,727 more |
Boston vs Dublin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Boston is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Dublin has 115.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Dublin: $3,268/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 3, while Dublin wins 1.
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