Cost of living in Dublin, Ireland vs Turku, Finland
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 7% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €11 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 | €5.34 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 | €1.05 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.66 | €2.36 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 | €3.42 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.69 | €5.39 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 | €2.55 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 | €0.96 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 | €2.03 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €13 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 | €2.74 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 | €1.39 | + 0% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 76% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,376 | €1,158 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,792 | €842 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 | €99 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,704 | €741 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,435 | €548 | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 | €55 | + 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 | €17 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | €359 | €373 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 | €94 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €33 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 10% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €62 | €94 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €31 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 | €97 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €91 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 68% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,676 | €31,119 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 | €1.47 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €133 | €53 | + 153% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 16% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 | €8 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €90 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.13 | €5.83 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 | €3.86 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.64 | €3.99 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 | €1.73 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 | €2.51 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €23 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 20% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €36 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €27 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 | €103 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €91 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €8 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 | €3.44 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €5.44 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €394 | €442 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 | €0.07 | + 387% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 | €54 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 | €6 | + 119% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 41% more expensive than in Turku (Finland)
For example, you would need at least €5,358 in Dublin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,800 in Turku.
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