Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (102元) | 46元 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 34元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (36元) | 15元 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.30 (25元) | 14元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (19元) | 8元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.27 (40元) | 61元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (15元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (8元) | 5.75元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.58 (20元) | 5.14元 | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (102元) | 109元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (19元) | 8元 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,265 (17,233元) | 9,156元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,692 (12,875元) | 4,915元 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (1,101元) | 415元 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,565 (11,903元) | 5,393元 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,115 (8,480元) | 3,009元 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (800元) | 274元 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (322元) | 98元 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (2,917元) | 2,471元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (923元) | 696元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (67元) | 38元 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (106元) | 46元 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (658元) | 473元 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (267元) | 255元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (678元) | 654元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (807元) | 642元 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 202% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,934 (197,308元) | 133,798元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (11元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (868元) | 147元 | + 492% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (41元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (116元) | 43元 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (439元) | 347元 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (48元) | 62元 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (27元) | 47元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 (34元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (16元) | 9元 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (18元) | 12元 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (122元) | 71元 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (302元) | 181元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (173元) | 99元 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (550元) | 1,063元 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (493元) | 393元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (86元) | 68元 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (26元) | 33元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.93 (45元) | 31元 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €412 (3,131元) | 3,258元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (3.39元) | 0.38元 | + 785% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (332元) | 340元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (97元) | 22元 | + 342% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,934 prices entered by 759 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 96% more expensive than in China
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