Cost of living in Cork (Ireland) is 9% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria)
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| Food in Cork (Ireland) is 9% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cork (Ireland) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 | €13 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 | €8 | 3% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.91 | €5.14 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.15 | €1.11 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.11 | €5.46 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.36 | €2.97 | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.30 | €5.54 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.83 | €2.61 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.21 | €2.39 | 49% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €2.10 | €1.18 | 77% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €11 | €8 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.35 | €2.15 | 9% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.92 | €1.98 | 54% |
| Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 19% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Cork (Ireland) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,405 | €1,362 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,081 | €1,121 | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €136 | €181 | 25% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,129 | €731 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €904 | €586 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €107 | €108 | 2% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €35 | €20 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €456 | €491 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €113 | €104 | 9% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €7 | €7 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €12 | €11 | 8% |
| Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 10% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Cork (Ireland) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €79 | €90 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €32 | €33 | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €81 | €94 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €94 | €124 | 24% |
| Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 21% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Cork (Ireland) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €26,922 | €24,287 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.37 | €1.21 | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €71 | €51 | 39% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €15 | €22 | 31% |
| Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 11% cheaper than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Cork (Ireland) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.82 | €11 | 47% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €15 | €9 | 74% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €55 | €73 | 24% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.53 | €4.50 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.56 | €3.25 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.68 | €4.05 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.72 | €1.50 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.55 | €2.41 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €14 | €18 | 27% |
| Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 11% more expensive than in Innsbruck (Austria) | ||
| Cork (Ireland) | Innsbruck (Austria) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €36 | €41 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €19 | €20 | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €69 | €70 | 1% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €57 | €51 | 12% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 | €8 | 31% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.17 | €2.66 | 19% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.60 | €3.65 | 53% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €447 | €556 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.23 | €0.15 | 54% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €43 | €43 | 2% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €13 | €5.12 | 148% |
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For example, you would need at least €4,234 in Cork to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,900 in Innsbruck.