- Cost of Living
- Ireland
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- Limerick
- Albacete
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Cost of living in Limerick, Ireland compared to Albacete, Spain
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 37% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €11 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 | €6 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 | €3.38 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 | €2.61 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.51 | €1.93 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 | €1.63 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 | €5.67 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 | €1.68 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 | €1.38 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.05 | €1.05 | + 96% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 | €3.38 | + 290% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.20 | €1.33 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 | €0.50 | + 97% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 52% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,056 | €600 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €812 | €450 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 | €90 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €754 | €388 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €589 | €333 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 | €30 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen TV | €541 | €392 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €55 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €9 | + 29% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is 10% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 | €75 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 | €23 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 | €65 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 | €65 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 9% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,991 | €22,500 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 | €1.20 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 21% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 | €6 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | €3.00 | + 299% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.14 | €4.50 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.71 | €2.50 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 | €3.75 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 | €1.20 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 | €1.50 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 | €9 | + 36% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 30% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 | €21 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €14 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 | €54 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €32 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €5.00 | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 | €1.63 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.24 | €3.32 | + 58% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 | €0.21 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €58 | - 21% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €4.30 | + 142% | |
TOTAL | + 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Limerick (Ireland) is 30% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,215
in Limerick
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Albacete.
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