Verdict: Tokyo is 32% cheaper — saving you $920/month ($11,040/year)
Dublin ($2,900/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$1800
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$1300
$750
Cheap Meal
$15
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$35
$25
Transit Pass
$120
$70
Utilities
$160
$130
Internet
$50
$40
Groceries
$320
$300
CategoryDublinTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$1800$1200+$600
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1300$750+$550
Cheap Meal$15$8+$7
Mid-Range Meal$35$25+$10
Transit Pass$120$70+$50
Utilities$160$130+$30
Internet$50$40+$10
Groceries$320$300+$20
Total Estimated$2,900$1,980$920 (32%)

Safety Index

Dublin: 72/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Dublin: $3,800

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin cheaper than Tokyo?

Tokyo is approximately 32% cheaper.Dublin costs around $2,900/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $920/month ($11,040/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Dublin or Tokyo?

Tokyo has cheaper rent.Dublin charges $1800/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Dublin or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 72/100.