Cost of living in Ireland compared to Canada
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Ireland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$24) | C$23 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.72 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (C$2.21) | C$3.00 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (C$7) | C$5.66 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.36 (C$4.83) | C$5.20 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.82 (C$4.05) | C$5.02 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (C$2.13) | C$3.05 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (C$3.90) | C$3.61 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (C$19) | C$18 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.81 (C$4.03) | C$3.12 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.20 (C$3.16) | C$2.95 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Ireland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,665 (C$3,823) | C$2,725 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,259 (C$3,240) | C$2,111 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €290 (C$416) | C$222 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (C$2,449) | C$1,783 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,493 (C$2,141) | C$1,401 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €202 (C$289) | C$125 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (C$67) | C$72 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €426 (C$611) | C$438 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$122) | C$208 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$29 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 27% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Ireland | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$134) | C$80 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (C$67) | C$57 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$145) | C$122 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (C$147) | C$149 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Ireland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,567 (C$45,287) | C$30,845 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (C$2.43) | C$1.68 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (C$111) | C$105 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Ireland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$13 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (C$21) | C$28 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (C$90) | C$111 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (C$5.22) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.96 (C$4.25) | C$4.87 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (C$3.43) | C$3.39 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$31) | C$31 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 24% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Ireland | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (C$81) | C$64 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$34) | C$32 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (C$204) | C$170 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €99 (C$142) | C$113 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (C$19) | C$15 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (C$5.25) | C$5.36 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €660 (C$946) | C$755 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (C$0.48) | C$0.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (C$97) | C$63 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (C$22) | C$17 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in Canada
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