Cost of living in Ireland compared to Brazil
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Food | + 129% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 129% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ireland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R$ 115) | R$ 38 | + 200% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 65) | R$ 38 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.39 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 164% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 27 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.88 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 176% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (R$ 94) | R$ 49 | + 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.59 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 126% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.57 | + 149% | |
Housing | + 231% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 231% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ireland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,438 (R$ 15,490) | R$ 4,100 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,981 (R$ 12,588) | R$ 2,729 | + 361% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (R$ 1,265) | R$ 703 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,685 (R$ 10,704) | R$ 3,014 | + 255% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (R$ 9,124) | R$ 1,957 | + 366% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (R$ 851) | R$ 537 | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (R$ 241) | R$ 91 | + 165% | |
40” flat screen tv | €349 (R$ 2,218) | R$ 1,841 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (R$ 720) | R$ 637 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 62) | R$ 31 | + 97% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 106) | R$ 22 | + 375% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ireland | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (R$ 668) | R$ 290 | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 224) | R$ 277 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 659) | R$ 415 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (R$ 675) | R$ 328 | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ireland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (R$ 215,963) | R$ 114,792 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (R$ 462) | R$ 250 | + 85% | |
Personal Care | + 88% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ireland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 22 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (R$ 109) | R$ 53 | + 107% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (R$ 401) | R$ 300 | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (R$ 31) | R$ 14 | + 121% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.68 | + 203% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 140) | R$ 59 | + 137% | |
Entertainment | + 122% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ireland | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (R$ 358) | R$ 115 | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 142) | R$ 62 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (R$ 770) | R$ 234 | + 229% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (R$ 520) | R$ 242 | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (R$ 89) | R$ 32 | + 177% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 283% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (R$ 3,857) | R$ 3,761 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (R$ 4.05) | R$ 1.98 | + 104% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (R$ 297) | R$ 141 | + 111% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €18 (R$ 113) | R$ 15 | + 636% | |
TOTAL | + 126% |
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 126% more expensive than in Brazil
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