We all know Dublin house prices are eye wateringly extortionate – but you may be shocked by what you get for €400k in the capital compared to the rest of Ireland.
For those looking to relocate or get themselves on the property ladder, buying in Ireland with the current prices is a pretty scary task.
With prices continuing to rise across the country, it can seem like a far off dream to be able to buy a home of your own.
Still, prices in Dublin still far exceed the rest of Ireland, making buying in the capital a near impossible task. So, let’s take a look at what €400,000 gets you in Dublin v the rest of Ireland.
What €400,000 gets you in Dublin – property prices in Ireland’s capital
If you’re looking to buy in central Dublin city, you can expect to pay heavily inflated prices.
For example, a two-bedroom, one bathroom apartment within a terraced house in Dublin 2 comes in at a whopping €395,000.
The property comes with an entrance hallway, a living and dining area, a small kitchen, two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a balcony. However, what you lack in space you gain in proximity to the city centre.
The property, located on 12 Hogan Place is within walking distance from Grand Canal Dock, Merrion Square, St. Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street, and Trinity College Dublin.
Still, if you’re willing to travel a little further out to Dublin 8, €375,000 will get you a two-bedroom, one bathroom home with an open plan living room, dining area, and kitchen.
What €400,000 gets you in the rest of Ireland – you might be surprised
Now that we’ve looked at some of the house prices in Dublin, let’s compare with the rest of Ireland.
If you head up north to County Donegal, you can get yourself a beautiful five-bed, detached house for €395,000.
Located just a ten minute drive from Letterkenny town, the property offers a front and rear garden with a gravel driveway, a stone wall entrance and wrought-iron gates.
It also has five double bedrooms, three of which are en-suite and two that have walk-in dressing rooms.
Travelling a little further south to County Sligo, €395,000 will get you a four bedroom, one bathroom period home with high ceilings, ornate coving, wood panelling, and the original 19th-century staircase.
Meanwhile, if you head to Moyne in County Longford, you can get a beautiful four-bedroom property with 4.6 acres of gardens and two separate paddocks for €375,000.
With a rural location, plenty of privacy, and beautiful features such as solid oak wood beams and marble open fireplaces, this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful properties in Ireland for under €400,000.
