Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (109元) | 50元 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (65元) | 36元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (36元) | 15元 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (8元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (27元) | 13元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (19元) | 8元 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (36元) | 56元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (17元) | 12元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (10元) | 6元 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (19元) | 6元 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (96元) | 91元 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (18元) | 9元 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (11元) | 10元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 141% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,286 (18,041元) | 7,221元 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,745 (13,771元) | 4,585元 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (1,261元) | 451元 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,531 (12,085元) | 6,526元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,293 (10,206元) | 3,490元 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (705元) | 300元 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (257元) | 78元 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (2,791元) | 1,937元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (852元) | 630元 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (57元) | 46元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (99元) | 47元 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (494元) | 388元 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (249元) | 221元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (671元) | 541元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (689元) | 505元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 219% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 219% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,934 (212,549元) | 142,791元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (10元) | 6元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €132 (1,040元) | 183元 | + 468% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (50元) | 29元 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (107元) | 37元 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (443元) | 372元 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.83 (38元) | 28元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (24元) | 38元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (36元) | 35元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (17元) | 9元 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 (19元) | 10元 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (145元) | 69元 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (316元) | 184元 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (173元) | 90元 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (857元) | 804元 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (522元) | 413元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (90元) | 70元 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (29元) | 33元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (48元) | 31元 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (3,247元) | 3,170元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (3.10元) | 0.55元 | + 466% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (362元) | 395元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (108元) | 22元 | + 393% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,021 prices entered by 373 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 117% more expensive than in China
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