- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (100元) | 53元 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (60元) | 33元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (35元) | 15元 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (31元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (20元) | 8元 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (41元) | 63元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (18元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (9元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (19元) | 5.65元 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (101元) | 114元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (18元) | 8元 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (12元) | 12元 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 118% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,145 (16,806元) | 9,680元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,692 (13,258元) | 4,478元 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (1,200元) | 425元 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,496 (11,723元) | 5,710元 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (8,544元) | 3,523元 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (877元) | 304元 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (330元) | 88元 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (3,118元) | 2,242元 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (809元) | 678元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (84元) | 40元 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (99元) | 39元 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (645元) | 554元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (271元) | 280元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (694元) | 614元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (771元) | 672元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 185% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,134 (189,129元) | 145,666元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (11元) | 7元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €111 (869元) | 154元 | + 465% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 (39元) | 26元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (128元) | 32元 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (436元) | 425元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (37元) | 30元 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (24元) | 37元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (38元) | 38元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (15元) | 10元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (19元) | 14元 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (116元) | 59元 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (306元) | 159元 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (166元) | 86元 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (669元) | 723元 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (527元) | 375元 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (87元) | 60元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (25元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (46元) | 34元 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (4,052元) | 3,310元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (3.78元) | 0.98元 | + 285% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (363元) | 300元 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (93元) | 20元 | + 363% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,385 prices entered by 1,195 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 98% more expensive than in China
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