Cost of living in Limerick, Ireland vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 7% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$20) | AU$18 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 (AU$7) | AU$5.27 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (AU$1.68) | AU$1.46 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (AU$5.45) | AU$5.06 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 (AU$3.30) | AU$4.83 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 (AU$2.87) | AU$4.57 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (AU$1.83) | AU$3.20 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 (AU$3.07) | AU$5.70 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (AU$3.47) | AU$2.82 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (AU$2.01) | AU$2.67 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 26% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,242 (AU$1,925) | AU$2,894 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,006 (AU$1,558) | AU$2,147 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (AU$225) | AU$238 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €807 (AU$1,250) | AU$1,809 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €618 (AU$957) | AU$1,422 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (AU$136) | AU$159 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (AU$46) | AU$46 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €446 (AU$691) | AU$354 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (AU$150) | AU$212 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (AU$16) | AU$28 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 (AU$98) | AU$101 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (AU$49) | AU$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (AU$116) | AU$129 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 (AU$110) | AU$131 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,777 (AU$38,379) | AU$27,303 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (AU$2.07) | AU$1.38 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (AU$107) | AU$160 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (AU$33) | AU$21 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$24 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (AU$77) | AU$72 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 (AU$4.86) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 (AU$3.98) | AU$4.47 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 (AU$4.69) | AU$5.32 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (AU$3.04) | AU$2.55 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (AU$2.62) | AU$3.01 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (AU$53) | AU$51 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (AU$28) | AU$39 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (AU$96) | AU$226 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (AU$88) | AU$78 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (AU$4.45) | AU$4.40 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.52 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (AU$705) | AU$634 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (AU$0.44) | AU$0.25 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (AU$73) | AU$72 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (AU$17) | AU$33 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,042 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Limerick (Ireland) is 14% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,700 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$7,447 (€4,808) in Limerick.
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