Cost of living in Dublin, Ireland vs Lille, France
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €15 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 | €5.83 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 | €1.12 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 | €3.32 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 | €1.98 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €1.94 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 | €1.79 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 | €2.25 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €6 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 | €1.70 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 | €1.06 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 89% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,376 | €1,120 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,792 | €841 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 | €118 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,704 | €657 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,435 | €543 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 | €75 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 | €28 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 | €322 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 | €91 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €13 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 15% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 | €92 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €37 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €89 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €90 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 88% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,676 | €22,770 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 | €1.41 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €133 | €51 | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 38% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 | €5.32 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €4.13 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €24 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 | €3.81 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 | €3.42 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.64 | €3.93 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 | €1.60 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 | €2.23 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €23 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 32% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €37 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €21 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 | €79 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €47 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €8 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 | €3.07 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €5.26 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €394 | €441 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 | €0.22 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 | €35 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 | €7 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,057 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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