Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Dublin, Ireland
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€16) | €13 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.87 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 (€3.87) | €4.63 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (€1.05) | €1.12 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.15 (€2.56) | €3.50 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.38 (€2.83) | €2.48 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.65 (€4.34) | €5.27 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (€2.15) | €2.05 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (€1.30) | €1.08 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (€2.04) | €2.61 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €14 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.97 (€2.34) | €2.44 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (€1.22) | €1.48 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,490 (€2,964) | €2,379 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,893 (€2,253) | €1,763 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (€184) | €144 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,761 (€2,096) | €1,641 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,215 (€1,447) | €1,168 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £84 (€99) | €101 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€26) | €41 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £244 (€291) | €385 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€98) | €117 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.31 (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€15) | €15 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (€84) | €80 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€36) | €38 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (€81) | €93 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (€96) | €90 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,933 (€23,733) | €27,273 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.29 (€1.53) | €1.44 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £140 (€167) | €126 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (€31) | €19 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.57 (€3.06) | €5.14 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (€15) | €14 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (€65) | €58 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (€4.06) | €4.97 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.72 (€2.04) | €3.48 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.39 (€4.04) | €4.72 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.33 (€1.59) | €2.25 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.49 (€1.77) | €2.25 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€16) | €17 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (€40) | €39 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €24 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £150 (€178) | €102 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £59 (€71) | €74 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€12) | €12 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (€3.52) | €3.80 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.08 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £516 (€614) | €394 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.33 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (€52) | €45 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€14) | €13 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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