Dublin second most expensive city in Europe for remote workers

Dublin is now behind only London.

Dublin now ranks second in all of Europe for remote workers.

Rent averages €2,043 per month, while the overall cost of living and working remotely in Dublin has increased 6.6% year-on-year.

Remote workers can base themselves in cities including Lisbon, Valencia, Malaga, Athens, Berlin and Amsterdam for less, according to the index.

Housing represents a particularly significant expense but workers also face comparatively high costs beyond housing. Dublin has the third-highest public transport costs in Europe at €140 per month and ranks second for both internet and co-working costs.

Overall, the cost of living and working remotely in Dublin has increased by 6.6% year-on-year, according to the index.

Joe Wilson, Chief Evangelist at bunq, said: “Dublin remains an attractive international city, but our index shows that the cost of living and working there is now among the highest in Europe. Having the ability to compare those costs can help people make more informed decisions about where their money - and their lifestyle - can take them.”

The bunq Working Abroad Index compares the costs associated with living and working remotely across 75 cities, including accommodation, public transport, internet and coworking costs.