- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- United States
- Dublin
- Portland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dublin (Ireland) and Portland (United States)
| Food | 23% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 23% more expensive than in Portland (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €13.27 ($17.10) | $10.47 | 63% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.15 ($9.22) | $6.22 | 48% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €5.09 ($6.56) | $3.77 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.60) | $2.52 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.83 ($3.65) | $2.74 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 ($3.56) | $4.05 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.39 ($4.37) | $4.62 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 ($2.55) | $3.35 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 ($2.84) | $3.64 | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €2.12 ($2.74) | $2.88 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11.73 ($15.12) | $13.41 | 13% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.24 ($2.88) | $1.76 | 63% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 ($1.90) | $1.68 | 13% |
| Housing | 2% | ||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 2% more expensive than in Portland (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,324 ($1,707) | $1,597 | 7% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 ($154) | $120 | 29% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €31 ($39) | $47 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €511 ($658) | $549 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €89 ($115) | $120 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7.45 ($9.60) | $7.45 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11.87 ($15.29) | $23 | 34% |
| Clothes | 33% | ||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 33% more expensive than in Portland (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €90 ($116) | $49 | 138% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €40 ($51) | $46 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €72 ($93) | $78 | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €72 ($93) | $87 | 7% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 55% more expensive than in Portland (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,478 ($31,550) | $23,143 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 ($2.09) | $1.00 | 109% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €104 ($134) | $87 | 54% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €14.36 ($18.51) | $19.30 | 4% |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 4% cheaper than in Portland (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €7 ($9.02) | $9.57 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.61 ($5.94) | $5.47 | 9% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.85 ($3.67) | $3.66 | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 ($4.94) | $5.58 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 ($2.69) | $2.64 | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 ($3.35) | $3.10 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13.44 ($17.33) | $20 | 14% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 24% more expensive than in Portland (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($39) | $34 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19.40 ($25) | $20 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 ($105) | $56 | 88% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €67 ($86) | $74 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7.76 ($10.00) | $7.75 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 ($3.47) | $3.85 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €4.75 ($6.12) | $4.11 | 49% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €147 ($190) | $132 | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.32) | $0.49 | 35% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €60 ($77) | $38 | 102% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €9.21 ($11.87) | $5.68 | 109% |
| TOTAL | 24% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,206 prices entered by 632 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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