Cost of living in Limerick, Ireland vs Long Beach, California, United States
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Limerick (Ireland) is about the same as in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 ($5.27) | $4.00 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 ($1.33) | $1.03 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 ($3.92) | $3.18 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 ($2.40) | $4.28 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.90 ($5.43) | $6 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 ($2.08) | $3.43 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 ($1.31) | $1.33 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 ($2.40) | $2.55 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($14) | $15 | - 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 ($2.42) | $1.85 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 ($1.28) | $1.55 | - 17% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 40% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,154 ($1,280) | $2,414 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €949 ($1,052) | $1,904 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 ($161) | $133 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €754 ($836) | $1,578 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €589 ($654) | $1,153 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 ($97) | $76 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $44 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen TV | €469 ($520) | $303 | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 ($115) | $92 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $25 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is about the same as in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €69 ($76) | $44 | + 74% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($36) | $41 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($85) | $87 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 ($78) | $107 | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 11% more expensive than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,777 ($27,484) | $21,415 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 ($1.49) | $1.00 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 ($74) | $75 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($23) | $19 | + 21% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 25% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 ($4.97) | $7 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($13) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($55) | $76 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.14 ($3.48) | $7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.71 ($3.00) | $3.34 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 ($3.49) | $5.36 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 ($2.35) | $3.73 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 ($2.10) | $1.57 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($14) | $19 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 42% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($38) | $46 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($20) | $26 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 ($65) | $146 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 ($65) | $78 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.77 ($3.07) | $4.66 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.53 ($6) | $5.51 | + 11% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €453 ($502) | $431 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 ($0.30) | $1.47 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($52) | $43 | + 22% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €11 ($12) | $9 | + 42% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in Limerick (Ireland) is 22% cheaper than in Long Beach, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Long Beach, California you would need to make just about $5,562 (€5,014) in Limerick.
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