Cost of living in Ireland compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Taka 1,505) | Taka 230 | + 555% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Taka 876) | Taka 376 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.93 (Taka 504) | Taka 184 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Taka 113) | Taka 79 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (Taka 351) | Taka 105 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Taka 251) | Taka 54 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (Taka 468) | Taka 526 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (Taka 243) | Taka 159 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (Taka 129) | Taka 28 | + 359% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (Taka 250) | Taka 442 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Taka 1,290) | Taka 1,478 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (Taka 249) | Taka 102 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.86 (Taka 191) | Taka 45 | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 256% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (Taka 224,885) | Taka 64,159 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,756 (Taka 179,761) | Taka 34,477 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (Taka 15,235) | Taka 4,050 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,665 (Taka 170,415) | Taka 39,073 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,375 (Taka 140,701) | Taka 22,885 | + 515% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (Taka 9,025) | Taka 4,140 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (Taka 3,350) | Taka 1,099 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (Taka 35,790) | Taka 37,254 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (Taka 12,080) | Taka 15,000 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.76 (Taka 589) | Taka 411 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Taka 1,282) | Taka 621 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (Taka 6,871) | Taka 1,987 | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (Taka 2,941) | Taka 2,314 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Taka 7,794) | Taka 4,295 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Taka 9,182) | Taka 4,454 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 184% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,880 (Taka 2,853,643) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (Taka 133) | Taka 94 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 (Taka 12,991) | Taka 1,477 | + 780% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 187% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Taka 704) | Taka 129 | + 446% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €27 (Taka 2,727) | Taka 491 | + 455% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Taka 5,813) | Taka 1,039 | + 460% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (Taka 458) | Taka 405 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (Taka 341) | Taka 230 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (Taka 494) | Taka 411 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (Taka 203) | Taka 82 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (Taka 246) | Taka 100 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Taka 2,006) | Taka 240 | + 736% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Taka 4,141) | Taka 1,281 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Taka 2,204) | Taka 958 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (Taka 10,248) | Taka 2,373 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Taka 6,361) | Taka 2,103 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,148) | Taka 1,179 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Taka 369) | Taka 284 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Taka 619) | Taka 658 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (Taka 52,756) | Taka 35,756 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 (Taka 61) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (Taka 4,675) | Taka 1,420 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (Taka 1,454) | Taka 259 | + 461% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
102.353
BDT
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,888 prices entered by 392 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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