Dublin vs Melbourne: cost of living for digital nomads
Dublin, Ireland and Melbourne, Australia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Melbourne is about 12% cheaper than Dublin for a month of nomad living ($2,950 vs $3,370).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,500 in Melbourne against $1,900 in Dublin.
- Melbourne scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Melbourne: 220 Mbps typical against 200 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Dublin wins 0 of the measured lines; Melbourne wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Dublin or Melbourne?
Melbourne is cheaper: about $2,950/month against $3,370/month in Dublin, roughly 12% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Dublin or Melbourne?
Melbourne scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Dublin.
Which has faster internet, Dublin or Melbourne?
Melbourne has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 200 Mbps in Dublin.
| Line | Dublin | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,370 | $2,950 |
| Rent | $1,900 | $1,500 |
| Food | $620 | $620 |
| Transport | $110 | $90 |
| Coworking | $200 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 220 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Dublin September 11, 2026, Melbourne September 11, 2026.