Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 119% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ireland | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (131元) | 37元 | + 259% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (83元) | 39元 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.43 (42元) | 13元 | + 230% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (11元) | 14元 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.65 (36元) | 15元 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (23元) | 10元 | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (51元) | 55元 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (21元) | 15元 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (13元) | 7元 | + 101% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.83 (22元) | 6元 | + 241% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (110元) | 87元 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (23元) | 8元 | + 173% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.78 (14元) | 11元 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 115% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ireland | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 (21,012元) | 13,566元 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,078 (16,225元) | 7,567元 | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (1,965元) | 499元 | + 293% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (14,723元) | 6,485元 | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,464 (11,433元) | 4,297元 | + 166% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 (1,305元) | 321元 | + 306% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (312元) | 94元 | + 233% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (2,919元) | 1,393元 | + 110% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (863元) | 485元 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (91元) | 40元 | + 126% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (124元) | 46元 | + 171% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ireland | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (704元) | 452元 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (362元) | 258元 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (789元) | 612元 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (801元) | 779元 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 87% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ireland | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,083 (234,893元) | 166,194元 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (13元) | 8元 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (577元) | 252元 | + 129% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ireland | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (68元) | 43元 | + 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (135元) | 40元 | + 235% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (498元) | 212元 | + 135% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (43元) | 46元 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (35元) | 49元 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (51元) | 41元 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (22元) | 12元 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (24元) | 15元 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (169元) | 94元 | + 79% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
Ireland | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (426元) | 251元 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (184元) | 107元 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €206 (1,605元) | 895元 | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (783元) | 293元 | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (103元) | 77元 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (29元) | 29元 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (55元) | 16元 | + 233% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €748 (5,840元) | 3,577元 | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (2.60元) | 0.40元 | + 545% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (440元) | 356元 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (117元) | 25元 | + 372% | |
TOTAL | + 99% |
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,416 prices entered by 241 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 99% more expensive than in China
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