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Cost of living in Dublin, Ireland vs Madrid, Spain
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 32% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €13 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 | €3.39 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 | €0.82 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 | €2.20 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 | €1.94 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.63 | €6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 | €1.88 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 | €1.07 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.47 | €0.84 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 | €5.84 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 | €1.65 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 | €0.81 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 56% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,303 | €1,432 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,798 | €1,025 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 | €124 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,615 | €998 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,163 | €691 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €132 | €75 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 | €29 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €478 | €362 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €95 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €6 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €11 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 14% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €77 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 | €30 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €74 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 | €93 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 74% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,377 | €22,209 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 | €1.32 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €119 | €52 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | €14 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 40% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.92 | €5.58 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 | €5.20 | + 312% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 | €63 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.62 | €3.81 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 | €2.31 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.65 | €2.37 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 | €1.41 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 | €1.89 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €13 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 34% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €34 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €18 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 | €56 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 | €48 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €11 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 | €2.60 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €4.88 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €391 | €436 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 | €0.16 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 | €46 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €5.18 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 24, 2019.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,898 prices entered by 829 different people.
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