Cost of living in Ireland compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$29) | AU$23 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (AU$17) | AU$15 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (AU$2.16) | AU$1.98 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (AU$4.93) | AU$6 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (AU$4.72) | AU$4.93 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (AU$2.74) | AU$3.96 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.76 (AU$4.56) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (AU$24) | AU$22 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.43 (AU$5.67) | AU$3.96 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (AU$2.47) | AU$2.26 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 4% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,535 (AU$4,188) | AU$4,120 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,045 (AU$3,380) | AU$2,857 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €245 (AU$406) | AU$316 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,950 (AU$3,222) | AU$2,780 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (AU$2,373) | AU$1,977 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (AU$221) | AU$213 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (AU$52) | AU$66 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (AU$588) | AU$644 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (AU$187) | AU$243 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (AU$27) | AU$40 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (AU$174) | AU$125 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (AU$58) | AU$95 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (AU$163) | AU$167 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (AU$176) | AU$178 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (AU$56,161) | AU$40,270 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (AU$2.91) | AU$1.96 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (AU$129) | AU$143 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (AU$104) | AU$85 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (AU$8) | AU$5.40 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (AU$4.03) | AU$4.47 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (AU$4.47) | AU$4.31 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (AU$36) | AU$39 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 56% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (AU$102) | AU$74 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (AU$37) | AU$46 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (AU$200) | AU$257 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (AU$146) | AU$133 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (AU$23) | AU$22 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (AU$7) | AU$5.34 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (AU$1,003) | AU$943 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.50 (AU$2.48) | AU$0.77 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$66) | AU$87 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (AU$26) | AU$46 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,077 prices entered by 351 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 15% more expensive than in Australia
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