- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Switzerland
- Limerick
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Limerick, Ireland compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 25 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 12 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 1.77 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 5.18 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 4.04 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.78 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.73 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 4.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 5.20 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 1.76 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.14 (CHF 2.33) | CHF 2.71 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.85 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €924 (CHF 1,004) | CHF 3,513 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €796 (CHF 865) | CHF 2,538 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (CHF 134) | CHF 161 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (CHF 815) | CHF 1,888 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €578 (CHF 629) | CHF 1,357 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €93 (CHF 101) | CHF 81 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (CHF 39) | CHF 47 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €532 (CHF 578) | CHF 792 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (CHF 112) | CHF 163 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is 43% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €65 (CHF 70) | CHF 131 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (CHF 34) | CHF 56 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (CHF 76) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (CHF 75) | CHF 151 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 21% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,701 (CHF 27,940) | CHF 28,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.69 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (CHF 61) | CHF 81 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (CHF 21) | CHF 38 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.34 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 20 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 32 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (CHF 56) | CHF 150 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.62 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.58 (CHF 2.81) | CHF 5.00 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.39 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 5.08 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.00 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (CHF 2.19) | CHF 3.73 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 52 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (CHF 39) | CHF 68 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (CHF 64) | CHF 209 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (CHF 69) | CHF 100 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 4.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.96 (CHF 5.39) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €147 (CHF 160) | CHF 182 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (CHF 0.30) | CHF 0.43 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (CHF 52) | CHF 108 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 11) | CHF 8 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,493 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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CHF 15,625
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 8,756
(€8,055)
in Limerick.
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