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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Dublin, Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (€4.47) | €4.83 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.98 (€1.11) | €1.00 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (€2.73) | €3.84 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.18) | €2.40 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (€4.02) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (€2.19) | €2.14 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (€3.32) | €1.13 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (€1.94) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €13 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.86 (€2.11) | €2.31 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (€1.18) | €1.72 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (€3,516) | €1,188 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (€2,048) | €1,732 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (€170) | €149 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (€1,749) | €1,511 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (€1,164) | €1,103 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (€85) | €112 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €20 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £344 (€391) | €471 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £101 (€115) | €115 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €13 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 2% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (€69) | €85 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €33 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (€76) | €90 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (€83) | €93 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 95% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (€19,608) | €24,488 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (€1.49) | €1.32 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (€148) | €50 | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (€23) | €16 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.46 (€3.93) | €5.18 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €15 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £71 (€81) | €56 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 (€3.88) | €5.01 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.83 (€2.08) | €3.49 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.72 (€4.22) | €5.18 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€2.00) | €2.09 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.83 (€2.07) | €2.62 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (€20) | €15 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€41) | €36 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (€27) | €21 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £154 (€175) | €90 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (€57) | €68 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€13) | €11 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (€2.86) | €3.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (€4.32) | €4.00 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £419 (€477) | €546 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (€0.14) | €0.15 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (€58) | €44 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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