- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Switzerland
- Limerick
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Limerick, Ireland compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Limerick (Ireland) is 39% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 16) | CHF 25 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.60 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.75 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.51 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 5.18 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 4.04 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 (CHF 5.42) | CHF 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.87 (CHF 2.16) | CHF 4.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 5.20 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.05 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 1.76 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.20 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 2.40 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (CHF 1.14) | CHF 2.85 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Limerick (Ireland) is 53% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,102 (CHF 1,269) | CHF 3,513 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €856 (CHF 985) | CHF 2,538 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (CHF 151) | CHF 161 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €754 (CHF 868) | CHF 1,888 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €589 (CHF 679) | CHF 1,357 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (CHF 101) | CHF 81 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 34) | CHF 47 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €541 (CHF 623) | CHF 746 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (CHF 120) | CHF 184 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 21 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 31 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Limerick (Ireland) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (CHF 69) | CHF 131 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (CHF 35) | CHF 56 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (CHF 85) | CHF 134 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €71 (CHF 81) | CHF 151 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Limerick (Ireland) is 5% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,991 (CHF 29,924) | CHF 28,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.69 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (CHF 80) | CHF 81 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (CHF 22) | CHF 37 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Limerick (Ireland) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.48 (CHF 5.16) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (CHF 58) | CHF 140 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.14 (CHF 3.61) | CHF 9 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.71 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 5.84 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.15 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 5.61 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 2.83 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 4.21 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 47 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Limerick (Ireland) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (CHF 35) | CHF 71 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (CHF 21) | CHF 37 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (CHF 67) | CHF 189 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (CHF 69) | CHF 100 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.79 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 4.84 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.24 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (CHF 555) | CHF 526 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.43 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 52) | CHF 108 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €10 (CHF 12) | CHF 8 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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