Cost of living in Cork, Ireland vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cork (Ireland) is 8% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €13 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 | €4.33 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 | €1.37 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 | €4.20 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 | €1.87 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.69 | €5.74 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 | €1.70 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 | €1.39 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 | €1.38 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 | €7 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 | €2.27 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 | €1.03 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 44% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,405 | €965 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,011 | €672 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 | €178 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 | €630 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 | €483 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 | €100 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 | €24 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €433 | €431 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 | €122 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €4.99 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €9 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 14% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 | €94 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €35 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €91 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 | €130 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 43% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,621 | €20,723 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 | €1.45 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 | €34 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €20 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 | €8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 | €8 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | €99 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 | €5.45 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 | €3.61 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 | €3.88 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 | €1.61 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 | €2.34 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 | €19 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 11% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €39 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €16 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 | €94 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 | €58 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €7 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 | €1.45 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.72 | €4.61 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €446 | €447 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.18 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €48 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €5.29 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 217 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,316 in Cork to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,700 in Verona.
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