Cost of living in Cork, Ireland vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Cork (Ireland) is 33% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $19 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 ($5.85) | $7 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 ($1.36) | $1.69 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.11 ($3.70) | $6 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 ($2.80) | $7 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 ($2.18) | $4.89 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 ($1.43) | $2.41 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 ($2.49) | $3.43 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 ($13) | $16 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 ($2.80) | $2.56 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 ($1.10) | $4.30 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,405 ($1,672) | $2,610 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,081 ($1,287) | $1,963 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 ($162) | $279 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 ($1,343) | $1,732 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 ($1,076) | $1,316 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 ($127) | $143 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 ($41) | $41 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | €456 ($543) | $450 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($135) | $132 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($15) | $26 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($94) | $66 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($38) | $75 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 ($97) | $101 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($112) | $172 | - 35% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 63% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,922 ($32,035) | $25,902 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 ($1.62) | $1.03 | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €71 ($84) | $42 | + 98% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 41% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.82 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 ($18) | $29 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($65) | $115 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.53 ($5.39) | $9 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 ($3.05) | $4.89 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 ($4.38) | $5.81 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 ($2.05) | $5.70 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 ($3.03) | $2.05 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($16) | $25 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 11% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($43) | $58 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($22) | $26 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 ($82) | $123 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($68) | $110 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $13 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 ($3.77) | $6 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.60 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €447 ($532) | $429 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 ($0.27) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($51) | $51 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 ($15) | $10 | + 46% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,400 in Maui you would need to make just about $7,171 (€6,026) in Cork.
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