Cost of living in Limerick (Ireland) is 9% cheaper than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 11% cheaper than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Limerick | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($18) | $21 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 ($6) | $5.21 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 ($1.60) | $0.78 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.97 ($4.42) | $5.76 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 ($2.89) | $3.31 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.69 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 ($2.64) | $3.14 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 ($1.27) | $1.72 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.47 ($2.74) | $2.44 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($16) | $17 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.01 ($3.34) | $2.62 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 ($1.63) | $2.08 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 29% cheaper than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Limerick | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,040 ($2,268) | $2,381 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,463 ($1,626) | $1,796 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 ($179) | $208 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €858 ($954) | $2,058 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €684 ($761) | $1,510 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($97) | $133 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $47 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 ($385) | $272 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 ($120) | $132 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($14) | $25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is about the same as in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Limerick | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 ($83) | $52 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($39) | $43 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($96) | $106 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €77 ($85) | $150 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 32% more expensive than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Limerick | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,985 ($31,107) | $23,908 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 ($1.95) | $0.99 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 ($81) | $67 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($22) | $15 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 40% cheaper than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Limerick | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.47 ($4.97) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($12) | $28 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 ($64) | $113 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 ($5.15) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 ($3.37) | $4.52 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.67 ($4.08) | $5.48 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.33 ($2.59) | $4.77 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 ($2.24) | $2.13 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($17) | $22 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 10% cheaper than in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) | ||||
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| Limerick | Phoenix, Arizona | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($46) | $60 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($20) | $26 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 ($70) | $365 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 ($68) | $88 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $14 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 ($4.02) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €520 ($578) | $401 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 ($0.33) | $0.30 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 ($48) | $37 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 ($15) | $10 | + 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 424 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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