Dublin jumps into top 50 in global ‘most expensive cities’ list

Dublin has jumped into the top 50 list in a global index which looks at the most expensive cities for expatriate employees.

The city has moved up 10 places since last year to be ranked 41st in Mercer’s 2024 cost-of-living city ranking, ahead of cities such as Milan, Rome and Madrid.

Dublin jumped up the list thanks to factors including the general cost of living and rental prices, according to those behind the list.

However, despite the move up the rankings, living costs in Dublin remained relatively stable in the year, said Danny Mansergh, head of career consulting at Mercer.

“As inflation pressures have eased, increases in the cost of expatriate rental accommodation, as well as goods and services, were relatively low in Dublin and in line with western Europe,” he said. “Dublin remains an attractive location for expatriates when they elect to go on assignment.”

Hong Kong retained the top spot in this year’s ranking, followed by Singapore. Swiss cities Zurich, Geneva…