Side-by-side city decision # Dublin vs Perth. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link DublinIreland2/6 VS PerthAustralia3/6 $3,445Dublin monthly budget $2,540Perth monthly budget 170 MbpsDublin internet 105 MbpsPerth internet Decision summary Perth Perth leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Perth Speed Fastest internet Dublin Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Perth Air Cleanest air Perth Walk Most walkable Dublin Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Dublin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/ireland/dublin.md) Ireland 2/6 Budget$3,445 Internet170 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Perth](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/australia/perth.md) Australia 3/6 Budget$2,540 Internet105 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricDublinPerth Total estimated budget $3,445 $2,540 1-bed center rent $2,300 $1,600 Coworking desk $390 $320 Local meal $22 $16.5 Cappuccino $4.8 $3.7 Gym membership $65 $55 Transport budget $145 $100 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricDublinPerth Internet speed 170 Mbps 105 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricDublinPerth Safety index 67/100 68/100 Air quality 82/100 85/100 Walkability 9/10 7/10 Female safety 7/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 9/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricDublinPerth Healthcare quality Excellent Excellent English proficiency Excellent Excellent Climate type Temperate oceanic Mediterranean Best time to visit May - Sep Oct - Apr Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Dublin](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/ireland/dublin.md) Ireland → ### Strengths * English-speaking EU capital with a welcoming social culture * Excellent pub, music, literary, and cultural scene * Strong tech sector and international professional network * Very walkable central neighborhoods * Reliable high-speed fiber and mobile internet * Safe drinking water and highly cashless daily life ### Trade-offs * Housing is exceptionally expensive and hard to secure * Frequent rain, wind, and limited winter daylight * Public transport is useful but not as comprehensive as peer capitals * Restaurants, pints, and nightlife add up quickly * Rental competition often requires rapid decisions * Long-term immigration and tax rules can be complex ### Common visa routes * Short-Stay C Visa * Working Holiday Authorisation * Stamp 0 Permission [Perth](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/australia/perth.md) Australia → ### Strengths * Sunny Mediterranean climate and outstanding beaches * Fast, reliable internet and widespread contactless payments * Clean, spacious city with generally strong personal safety * Excellent healthcare and safe drinking water * English-speaking environment with straightforward daily life * Relaxed outdoor lifestyle, parks, river paths, and nearby nature ### Trade-offs * High rents and a very tight long-term rental market * Geographically isolated from Australia's eastern cities and Europe * Long-haul flights and domestic travel are expensive * Limited late-night public transport outside central corridors * Car dependence increases substantially in outer suburbs * Summer heat and occasional bushfire smoke can be challenging ### Common visa routes * Visitor visa (subclass 600) * eVisitor visa (subclass 651) * Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.