Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 99% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 70% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dublin | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (74 zł) | 35 zł | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (43 zł) | 31 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (7 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.94 (27 zł) | 25 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (11 zł) | 4.01 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (7 zł) | 3.93 zł | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.77 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (62 zł) | 43 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (8 zł) | 4.45 zł | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 99% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dublin | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,754 (12,497 zł) | 6,872 zł | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,245 (10,188 zł) | 4,939 zł | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €237 (1,077 zł) | 906 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,748 (7,930 zł) | 3,303 zł | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,407 (6,384 zł) | 2,583 zł | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €174 (788 zł) | 490 zł | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (219 zł) | 47 zł | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €455 (2,065 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (416 zł) | 415 zł | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (55 zł) | 60 zł | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (68 zł) | 62 zł | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dublin | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (368 zł) | 294 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (193 zł) | 237 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (419 zł) | 351 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (431 zł) | 354 zł | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 152% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dublin | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,306 (137,497 zł) | 61,489 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (437 zł) | 135 zł | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (106 zł) | 50 zł | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 61% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dublin | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.68 (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (93 zł) | 32 zł | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (286 zł) | 167 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.70 (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (96 zł) | 62 zł | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 119% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Dublin | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €63 (284 zł) | 97 zł | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (113 zł) | 54 zł | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €118 (536 zł) | 219 zł | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (466 zł) | 192 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (60 zł) | 25 zł | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (31 zł) | 14 zł | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €601 (2,728 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (1.49 zł) | 0.64 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (221 zł) | 123 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (74 zł) | 17 zł | + 339% | |
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TOTAL | + 99% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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