Cost of living in Ireland compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 120% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($b122) | $b51 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($b71) | $b41 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 ($b40) | $b13 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 ($b9) | $b6 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.21 ($b27) | $b13 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 ($b20) | $b6 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 ($b39) | $b22 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 ($b19) | $b12 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 ($b11) | $b7 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 ($b20) | $b11 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($b104) | $b49 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 ($b20) | $b11 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 ($b14) | $b3.96 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 279% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,210 ($b18,301) | $b3,751 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,757 ($b14,550) | $b2,544 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 ($b1,133) | $b276 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,566 ($b12,969) | $b2,545 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,311 ($b10,856) | $b1,574 | + 590% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($b717) | $b229 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 ($b272) | $b192 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 ($b2,995) | $b2,541 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($b946) | $b1,080 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($b51) | $b40 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($b104) | $b25 | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 ($b542) | $b352 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 ($b223) | $b250 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 ($b650) | $b545 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 ($b725) | $b455 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 278% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 278% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,683 ($b229,195) | $b107,453 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 ($b11) | $b3.88 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 ($b1,051) | $b186 | + 466% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 94% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($b54) | $b49 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €28 ($b231) | $b25 | + 837% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 ($b468) | $b213 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 ($b36) | $b48 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 ($b26) | $b22 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.19 ($b35) | $b27 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 ($b16) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 ($b18) | $b12 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($b159) | $b54 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 153% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($b344) | $b63 | + 450% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($b182) | $b81 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 ($b823) | $b249 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 ($b502) | $b199 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($b95) | $b38 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 ($b30) | $b24 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($b50) | $b17 | + 188% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 ($b4,294) | $b2,971 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 ($b4.94) | $b1.35 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($b376) | $b335 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 ($b117) | $b17 | + 600% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 198% more expensive than in Bolivia
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