Cost of living in Dublin, Ireland vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.73 (£4.09) | £3.36 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (£0.95) | £1.01 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (£2.99) | £2.86 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (£2.07) | £1.28 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 (£4.06) | £5.47 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (£2.01) | £1.94 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (£1.04) | £0.85 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 (£2.16) | £1.71 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£11) | £8 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.38 (£2.06) | £1.78 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (£1.18) | £0.90 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 28% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,358 (£2,040) | £1,801 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,799 (£1,556) | £1,197 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (£141) | £138 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,697 (£1,468) | £981 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,435 (£1,242) | £609 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (£79) | £131 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (£28) | £17 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (£311) | £331 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (£102) | £66 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £5.73 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£11) | £11 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 10% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (£58) | £81 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£28) | £29 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (£70) | £67 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (£76) | £63 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 80% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,676 (£23,081) | £17,216 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (£1.12) | £1.21 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €135 (£117) | £52 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (£21) | £13 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 (£5.03) | £3.90 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (£12) | £7 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (£50) | £80 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 (£4.44) | £3.07 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 (£2.78) | £1.41 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.64 (£4.02) | £3.30 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (£1.76) | £1.51 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (£2.09) | £1.20 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (£19) | £12 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 21% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £23 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (£105) | £89 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (£60) | £51 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £7 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (£3.23) | £3.62 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.27) | £4.40 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €394 (£341) | £401 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (£0.30) | £0.17 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (£41) | £27 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (£12) | £9 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 874 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £8,021 (€9,270) in Dublin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,900 in Southampton.
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