Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (113元) | 56元 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (69元) | 41元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 (42元) | 14元 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (10元) | 17元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (32元) | 20元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.68 (27元) | 10元 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (44元) | 57元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (19元) | 16元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (10元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.14 (23元) | 6.00元 | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (104元) | 129元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (19元) | 11元 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 (19,783元) | 13,117元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,050 (15,074元) | 7,964元 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (1,716元) | 401元 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,906 (14,013元) | 8,919元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,441 (10,598元) | 4,611元 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (1,267元) | 242元 | + 424% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (329元) | 117元 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €472 (3,474元) | 1,521元 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (696元) | 661元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (87元) | 56元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (122元) | 54元 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (612元) | 491元 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (319元) | 261元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (696元) | 609元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (718元) | 662元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 168% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,282 (215,302元) | 150,872元 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (14元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €116 (856元) | 197元 | + 335% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (39元) | 29元 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (141元) | 23元 | + 523% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (448元) | 371元 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.62 (41元) | 37元 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.29 (32元) | 23元 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 33元 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (23元) | 14元 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (19元) | 13元 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (152元) | 63元 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (423元) | 267元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (182元) | 114元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 (828元) | 1,234元 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (658元) | 473元 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (98元) | 81元 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (27元) | 35元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (50元) | 31元 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €720 (5,296元) | 3,289元 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.86元) | 0.24元 | + 665% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (366元) | 449元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (120元) | 29元 | + 313% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,061 prices entered by 238 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 86% more expensive than in China
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