Dublin vs Tel Aviv: cost of living for digital nomads
Dublin, Ireland and Tel Aviv, Israel, 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
- Tel Aviv is about 5% cheaper than Dublin for a month of nomad living ($3,200 vs $3,370).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,700 in Tel Aviv against $1,900 in Dublin.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Dublin: 200 Mbps typical against 150 Mbps.
- Dublin is temperate; Tel Aviv is mediterranean.
Dublin wins 3 of the measured lines; Tel Aviv wins 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Dublin or Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv is cheaper: about $3,200/month against $3,370/month in Dublin, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Dublin or Tel Aviv?
Dublin and Tel Aviv score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Dublin or Tel Aviv?
Dublin has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 150 Mbps in Tel Aviv.
| Line | Dublin | Tel Aviv |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,370 | $3,200 |
| Rent | $1,900 | $1,700 |
| Food | $620 | $700 |
| Transport | $110 | $80 |
| Coworking | $200 | $230 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 200 | 150 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| 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, Tel Aviv November 2, 2026.