Which is cheaper, Dublin or Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 62 vs 75 for Dublin. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,400 vs $2,200.

Which is better for digital nomads, Dublin or Edinburgh?

Dublin edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of null vs null, factoring in internet (—), affordability and community.

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Dublin vs Edinburgh — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Dublin

Ireland

COL Index

premium

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

COL Index

mid-priced

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Edinburgh edges out Dublin on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 62 vs 75 (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)

$2,200

$1,400

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$1,650

$1,050

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

—

Internet Speed

—

Nomad Score

—

Healthcare Score

—

Digital Nomad Visa

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Who is each city for?

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