Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 41% more expensive than in Turku (Finland)
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| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 7% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dublin (Ireland) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 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 in Dublin (Ireland) is 75% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 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 in Dublin (Ireland) is 10% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 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 in Dublin (Ireland) is 68% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 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 in Dublin (Ireland) is 16% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 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 in Dublin (Ireland) is 20% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Dublin (Ireland) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, you would need at least €4,648 in Dublin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Turku.