Cost of living in Limerick, Ireland vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Limerick (Ireland) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($16) | $14 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 ($5.48) | $3.57 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 ($1.31) | $1.76 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.52 ($4.25) | $3.34 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.13 ($2.57) | $4.54 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.14 ($5.00) | $4.57 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.85 ($2.24) | $5.76 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 ($1.43) | $3.01 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.98 ($2.39) | $1.73 | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($16) | $15 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 ($2.71) | $1.38 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 ($1.57) | $2.04 | - 23% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 7% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,242 ($1,501) | $1,480 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,006 ($1,215) | $925 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 ($175) | $160 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €807 ($975) | $751 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €618 ($746) | $526 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 ($106) | $122 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($36) | $42 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | €446 ($539) | $358 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 ($117) | $92 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($13) | $16 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €64 ($77) | $45 | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($38) | $50 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($91) | $86 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 ($85) | $90 | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 90% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,777 ($29,930) | $25,348 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 ($1.61) | $0.75 | + 114% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €69 ($83) | $33 | + 156% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($25) | $19 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 ($5.42) | $6 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($14) | $12 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($60) | $38 | + 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.14 ($3.79) | $5.84 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 ($3.11) | $3.56 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.03 ($3.65) | $4.19 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 ($2.37) | $3.00 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 ($2.05) | $2.31 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 ($13) | $23 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 43% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($42) | $37 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $16 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 ($75) | $60 | + 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($69) | $69 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 ($3.47) | $3.24 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.52 ($7) | $2.85 | + 134% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 ($550) | $462 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 ($0.35) | $0.12 | + 189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($57) | $35 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 ($14) | $9 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Limerick (Ireland) is 26% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,557 (€4,601) in Limerick to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,400 in San Juan.
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