- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- United States
- Limerick
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Limerick (Ireland) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 19% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 19% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €9.25 ($11.92) | $14.51 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.83 ($8.80) | $7.56 | 16% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.50 ($5.80) | $5.30 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 ($1.16) | $2.78 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.50 ($3.22) | $3.50 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 ($3.22) | $5.15 | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.90 ($7.60) | $6.55 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 ($2.83) | $4.45 | 36% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 ($3.09) | $4.70 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.60 ($2.06) | $2.65 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12.88) | $17.12 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 ($2.64) | $2.35 | 12% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 ($1.73) | $2.94 | 41% |
| Housing | 58% | ||
| Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €900 ($1,159) | $3,695 | 69% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 ($155) | $162 | 4% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €47 ($61) | $53 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €850 ($1,095) | $779 | 41% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €160 ($206) | $161 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12.25 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($19.32) | $23 | 14% |
| Clothes | 26% | ||
| Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is 26% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €85 ($109) | $59 | 85% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €17.50 ($23) | $40 | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €40 ($52) | $92 | 44% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €25 ($32) | $118 | 73% |
| Transportation | 27% | ||
| Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 27% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 ($27,052) | $27,674 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 ($2.02) | $1.06 | 91% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €45 ($58) | $107 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.78 | - |
| Personal Care | 43% | ||
| Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 43% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €6.30 ($8.12) | $13.24 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $8.07 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2 ($2.58) | $4.92 | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2 ($2.58) | $5.78 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 ($2.77) | $4.29 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 ($2.90) | $4.28 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €9 ($11.59) | $30 | 61% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 26% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($39) | $51 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17.25 ($22) | $26 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 ($62) | $301 | 79% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €75 ($97) | $115 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.50 ($9.66) | $13.95 | 31% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 ($3.48) | $4.46 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.13 ($5.31) | $6.19 | 14% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $157 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.28) | $0.34 | 16% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €40 ($52) | $98 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €8.78 ($11.30) | $12.37 | 9% |
| TOTAL | 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,260 prices entered by 851 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $7,630
(€5,923)
in Limerick.