Dublin vs Edinburgh — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Edinburgh edges out Dublin on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 62 vs 75 (USA=100; mid-priced vs premium). Edinburgh scores higher on safety (null/100), and Edinburgh wins on internet at ~—. Overall, Dublin takes the Nomad Score crown with null/100 — best for .
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Dublin
Edinburgh
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$2,200
US$1,400
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$1,650
US$1,050
Cost of Living (USA=100)
75
62
Safety Score
—
—
Internet Speed
—
—
Nomad Score
—
—
Healthcare Score
—
—
Digital Nomad Visa
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