- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Limerick, Ireland compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 17) | CHF 25 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.75 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.51 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 5.18 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 4.04 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 4.04 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 5.20 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.05 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 1.76 | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 16) | CHF 15 | + 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.20 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 2.40 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.85 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,056 (CHF 1,264) | CHF 3,513 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €812 (CHF 972) | CHF 2,538 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (CHF 157) | CHF 161 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €754 (CHF 902) | CHF 1,888 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €589 (CHF 705) | CHF 1,357 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (CHF 105) | CHF 81 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 36) | CHF 47 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen TV | €541 (CHF 648) | CHF 752 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CHF 124) | CHF 169 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 19 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 30 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (CHF 72) | CHF 131 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 36) | CHF 56 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (CHF 88) | CHF 134 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 (CHF 85) | CHF 151 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 1% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,991 (CHF 31,110) | CHF 28,000 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 1.69 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (CHF 84) | CHF 81 | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (CHF 23) | CHF 37 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 21 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (CHF 60) | CHF 140 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.14 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.71 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 6 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (CHF 3.77) | CHF 5.61 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 2.83 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 4.05 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (CHF 15) | CHF 44 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 31% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (CHF 36) | CHF 68 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 22) | CHF 37 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (CHF 70) | CHF 189 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (CHF 72) | CHF 100 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (CHF 3.34) | CHF 4.84 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.24 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | + 4% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (CHF 577) | CHF 526 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (CHF 0.33) | CHF 0.43 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 54) | CHF 108 | - 49% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 52% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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