Cost of living in Limerick (Ireland) is 39% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 44% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Limerick | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 28 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 10 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.52 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 3.97 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (CHF 2.00) | CHF 3.96 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.04 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.28 (CHF 2.26) | CHF 2.37 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 12 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 2.54 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.44 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 48% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Limerick | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,242 (CHF 1,229) | CHF 2,710 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,066 (CHF 1,054) | CHF 1,916 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (CHF 153) | CHF 205 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (CHF 842) | CHF 1,767 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €649 (CHF 642) | CHF 1,201 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (CHF 87) | CHF 90 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (CHF 37) | CHF 46 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €446 (CHF 441) | CHF 660 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (CHF 100) | CHF 160 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is 52% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Limerick | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (CHF 63) | CHF 123 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (CHF 33) | CHF 67 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (CHF 82) | CHF 152 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 (CHF 70) | CHF 207 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 15% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Limerick | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,697 (CHF 25,411) | CHF 28,154 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.81 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (CHF 70) | CHF 81 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (CHF 21) | CHF 32 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Limerick | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 19 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (CHF 52) | CHF 102 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (CHF 3.31) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 4.59 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (CHF 3.28) | CHF 5.62 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 2.90 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.79 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 38% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Limerick | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (CHF 33) | CHF 74 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 39 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (CHF 60) | CHF 147 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (CHF 59) | CHF 112 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 5.04 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (CHF 5.82) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (CHF 456) | CHF 708 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (CHF 0.30) | CHF 0.36 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 46) | CHF 79 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 147 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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