- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (元93) | 元48 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元59) | 元33 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (元37) | 元16 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (元10) | 元15 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.57 (元28) | 元16 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (元19) | 元10 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.07 (元40) | 元73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (元16) | 元13 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (元9) | 元8 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (元19) | 元5.33 | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (元102) | 元108 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.25 (元18) | 元8 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (元10) | 元11 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,931 (元15,038) | 元10,557 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,509 (元11,748) | 元5,704 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (元1,242) | 元428 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,390 (元10,821) | 元5,193 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €977 (元7,607) | 元3,564 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (元826) | 元249 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (元328) | 元103 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €520 (元4,048) | 元2,385 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €139 (元1,084) | 元702 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元61) | 元45 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元99) | 元35 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (元674) | 元526 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (元292) | 元291 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (元726) | 元665 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (元761) | 元712 | + 7% | |
| 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 | €26,106 (元203,276) | 元159,234 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (元10) | 元6 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €116 (元906) | 元158 | + 474% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (元49) | 元26 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (元135) | 元44 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (元438) | 元332 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.81 (元37) | 元38 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.91 (元30) | 元39 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.87 (元38) | 元36 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.42 (元19) | 元9 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.95 (元23) | 元11 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (元129) | 元63 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (元319) | 元171 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (元158) | 元103 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (元620) | 元475 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (元530) | 元397 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (元80) | 元68 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (元26) | 元34 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.79 (元45) | 元34 | + 31% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €503 (元3,918) | 元3,275 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (元2.29) | 元0.38 | + 495% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (元357) | 元415 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €11 (元87) | 元20 | + 331% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 88% more expensive than in China
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