Dublin vs London on €80,000: take-home pay, rent and cost of living in 2026
On a gross salary of €80,000 a year, a single employee takes home €4,574 a month in Dublin (69% of gross) and £4,118 a month in London on the equivalent £67,000 (74%), after income tax and social security contributions.
London is 20% more expensive than Dublin overall (cost-of-living index 81.6 vs 68, New York = 100). A one-bedroom flat in the city centre rents for about £2,145 a month in London and €2,187 in Dublin, which leaves £1,974 and €2,387 of take-home pay after rent. Keeping the same standard of living and saving 15% of your pay would cost about £3,936 a month in London: this salary leaves £182 a month on top.
By category, groceries cost 1% less in London than in Dublin, eating out 4% more and rent 12% more.
| Dublin | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary per year | €80,000 | £67,000 |
| Take-home pay per month | €4,574 | £4,118 |
| One-bedroom rent, city centre | €2,187 | £2,145 |
| Left after rent | €2,387 | £1,974 |
| Cost-of-living index (New York = 100) | 68 | 81.6 |
How each figure is taxed: Ireland tax calculator and United Kingdom tax calculator; prices: cost of living in Dublin and in London. Single employee without children; rent and price data from Numbeo, refreshed monthly.
Questions about Dublin vs London
Is London, United Kingdom more expensive than Dublin, Ireland?
London, United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than Dublin, Ireland overall. On a gross salary of €80,000 a year, you take home €4,574 a month in Dublin, Ireland and £4,118 a month in London, United Kingdom after income tax and social contributions.
How much can I save living in London, United Kingdom vs Dublin, Ireland?
Keeping the same standard of living as in Dublin, Ireland, you could save about £182 a month (£2,181 a year) in London, United Kingdom on this salary, after rent and living costs.
What taxes will I pay in United Kingdom vs Ireland?
On €80,000 gross a year you take home €4,574 a month in Ireland and £4,118 a month in United Kingdom. The calculation applies each country's 2026 income tax and social security rules for a single employee.