Cost of living in Ireland compared to Australia
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.43 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (AU$2.33) | AU$2.04 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.65 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (AU$4.96) | AU$6 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (AU$11) | AU$10 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (AU$4.54) | AU$5.14 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (AU$2.80) | AU$3.62 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.83 (AU$4.71) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (AU$23) | AU$21 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (AU$4.84) | AU$3.70 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.78 (AU$2.96) | AU$3.35 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Ireland is about the same as in Australia | ||||
Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 (AU$4,481) | AU$4,709 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,078 (AU$3,460) | AU$3,109 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (AU$419) | AU$214 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (AU$3,139) | AU$2,788 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,464 (AU$2,438) | AU$2,151 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 (AU$278) | AU$174 | + 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (AU$67) | AU$76 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (AU$622) | AU$793 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (AU$184) | AU$288 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (AU$26) | AU$48 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (AU$150) | AU$129 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (AU$77) | AU$95 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (AU$168) | AU$179 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (AU$171) | AU$209 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,083 (AU$50,089) | AU$38,866 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (AU$2.87) | AU$1.99 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (AU$123) | AU$185 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 30% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 99% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (AU$29) | AU$19 | + 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (AU$106) | AU$81 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (AU$7) | AU$5.56 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (AU$4.62) | AU$4.36 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (AU$5.04) | AU$5.30 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (AU$36) | AU$36 | + 0% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 7% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Ireland | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (AU$91) | AU$68 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$39) | AU$46 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €206 (AU$342) | AU$262 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (AU$167) | AU$127 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (AU$6) | AU$5.10 | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €748 (AU$1,245) | AU$1,070 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (AU$0.56) | AU$0.95 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (AU$94) | AU$92 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (AU$25) | AU$43 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,677 prices entered by 468 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 4% cheaper than in Australia
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