- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (101元) | 50元 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (58元) | 34元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.48 (35元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (9元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (29元) | 16元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (18元) | 8元 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (39元) | 57元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (16元) | 13元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (9元) | 6元 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.37 (18元) | 5.62元 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (99元) | 115元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.36 (18元) | 7元 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (11元) | 12元 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,129 (16,454元) | 9,312元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,710 (13,215元) | 4,326元 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (1,240元) | 438元 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,492 (11,526元) | 5,527元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,087 (8,400元) | 3,447元 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (848元) | 302元 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (330元) | 83元 | + 299% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (3,065元) | 2,087元 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (852元) | 714元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (76元) | 36元 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (96元) | 38元 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (624元) | 556元 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (278元) | 260元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (681元) | 624元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (811元) | 694元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 177% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,566 (189,822元) | 143,509元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (11元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €107 (829元) | 156元 | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 (43元) | 26元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (140元) | 31元 | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (432元) | 493元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (37元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (23元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.75 (37元) | 36元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (14元) | 9元 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (18元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (116元) | 57元 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (291元) | 149元 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (168元) | 86元 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (756元) | 777元 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (510元) | 375元 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (87元) | 58元 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (25元) | 34元 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.93 (46元) | 33元 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €474 (3,660元) | 3,255元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.43 (3.31元) | 1.03元 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (333元) | 309元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (92元) | 20元 | + 361% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,732 prices entered by 1,115 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 96% more expensive than in China
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