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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Dublin, Ireland
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €13 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.09 (€4.55) | €4.40 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (€1.06) | €1.26 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.04 (€3.38) | €3.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (€2.33) | €2.45 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.97 (€5.53) | €5.03 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.16 (€2.40) | €2.19 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.94) | €1.12 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 (€2.08) | €2.35 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €13 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.90 (€2.11) | €2.35 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.15 (€1.28) | €1.59 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,467 (€2,744) | €2,234 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,743 (€1,939) | €1,774 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £163 (€181) | €148 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,709 (€1,901) | €1,527 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,243 (€1,383) | €1,118 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (€135) | €111 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (€24) | €43 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £356 (€396) | €398 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (€109) | €111 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €12 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 8% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€76) | €81 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€89) | €89 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £100 (€111) | €92 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,675 (€20,772) | €24,536 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (€1.46) | €1.41 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £140 (€156) | €115 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | €17 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.58 (€3.98) | €5.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (€82) | €56 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.05 (€4.51) | €5.44 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (€1.95) | €3.09 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.76 (€4.18) | €4.87 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.05 (€2.28) | €1.90 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.07 (€2.31) | €2.33 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €15 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 1% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€40) | €38 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £25 (€28) | €22 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £161 (€179) | €98 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (€71) | €68 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€13) | €11 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.17 (€3.53) | €3.29 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.30 (€5.89) | €5.94 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £397 (€441) | €546 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (€0.19) | €0.43 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £69 (€76) | €43 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €12 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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