Cost of living in Cork (Ireland) is about the same as in Stavanger (Norway)
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Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Cork (Ireland) is 13% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Cork | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (kr 189) | kr 208 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (kr 127) | kr 123 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 (kr 65) | kr 76 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (kr 14) | kr 20 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.75 (kr 44) | kr 42 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (kr 31) | kr 39 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (kr 75) | kr 70 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (kr 28) | kr 32 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (kr 15) | kr 22 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (kr 32) | kr 40 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (kr 144) | kr 181 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.96 (kr 35) | kr 43 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (kr 19) | kr 25 | - 24% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 27% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Cork | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,991 (kr 23,259) | kr 16,152 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 (kr 16,203) | kr 13,187 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (kr 2,280) | kr 2,187 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,553 (kr 18,135) | kr 11,959 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,210 (kr 14,134) | kr 9,349 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (kr 1,526) | kr 1,145 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (kr 473) | kr 361 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €424 (kr 4,948) | kr 3,693 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (kr 1,347) | kr 1,243 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (kr 79) | kr 98 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (kr 155) | kr 302 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 48% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (kr 774) | kr 915 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (kr 460) | kr 1,223 | - 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (kr 1,051) | kr 1,453 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (kr 1,128) | kr 1,604 | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is about the same as in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Cork | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,092 (kr 339,802) | kr 384,511 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (kr 21) | kr 21 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (kr 773) | kr 735 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (kr 238) | kr 248 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is about the same as in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Cork | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 (kr 63) | kr 59 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (kr 186) | kr 109 | + 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (kr 651) | kr 529 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (kr 50) | kr 50 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (kr 28) | kr 46 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 (kr 53) | kr 42 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (kr 20) | kr 20 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.89 (kr 34) | kr 22 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (kr 180) | kr 416 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 5% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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Cork | Stavanger | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (kr 418) | kr 665 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (kr 273) | kr 267 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (kr 1,044) | kr 1,040 | + 0% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (kr 741) | kr 1,248 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (kr 142) | kr 150 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (kr 42) | kr 54 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (kr 75) | kr 105 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (kr 5,110) | kr 4,214 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (kr 2.96) | kr 1.22 | + 143% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (kr 632) | kr 550 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (kr 172) | kr 145 | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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