Cost of living in Ireland compared to Colombia
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 90% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$70,909) | COL$35,926 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (COL$44,617) | COL$26,648 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.43 (COL$22,902) | COL$10,705 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (COL$5,896) | COL$4,545 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.65 (COL$19,637) | COL$9,776 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (COL$12,568) | COL$4,171 | + 201% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$27,321) | COL$12,479 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (COL$11,504) | COL$9,405 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (COL$7,083) | COL$3,552 | + 99% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.83 (COL$11,936) | COL$4,084 | + 192% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (COL$59,283) | COL$47,778 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (COL$12,274) | COL$6,561 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.78 (COL$7,509) | COL$3,694 | + 103% | |
Housing | + 255% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 255% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 (COL$11,352,288) | COL$3,431,470 | + 231% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,078 (COL$8,765,937) | COL$1,816,540 | + 383% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (COL$1,061,476) | COL$334,934 | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (COL$7,954,245) | COL$1,939,220 | + 310% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,464 (COL$6,176,844) | COL$1,047,990 | + 489% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 (COL$705,055) | COL$234,976 | + 200% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (COL$168,834) | COL$74,151 | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (COL$1,577,097) | COL$1,386,040 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (COL$466,378) | COL$444,453 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (COL$48,920) | COL$21,857 | + 124% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (COL$67,115) | COL$14,400 | + 366% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (COL$380,178) | COL$205,158 | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (COL$195,690) | COL$139,363 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (COL$426,019) | COL$358,761 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (COL$432,874) | COL$301,004 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 90% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,083 (COL$126,905,807) | COL$73,975,400 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (COL$7,279) | COL$4,009 | + 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (COL$311,536) | COL$147,580 | + 111% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (COL$36,653) | COL$21,178 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (COL$72,986) | COL$27,786 | + 163% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (COL$269,189) | COL$120,452 | + 123% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (COL$23,380) | COL$24,902 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (COL$18,897) | COL$14,232 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (COL$27,813) | COL$19,846 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (COL$11,702) | COL$8,145 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (COL$12,779) | COL$6,086 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (COL$91,142) | COL$32,498 | + 180% | |
Entertainment | + 208% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 208% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (COL$230,211) | COL$51,543 | + 347% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (COL$99,290) | COL$30,038 | + 231% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €206 (COL$866,963) | COL$134,433 | + 545% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (COL$423,057) | COL$125,396 | + 237% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (COL$55,783) | COL$33,247 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (COL$15,613) | COL$10,735 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (COL$29,584) | COL$5,952 | + 397% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €748 (COL$3,155,142) | COL$2,545,900 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (COL$1,406) | COL$203 | + 594% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (COL$237,819) | COL$112,857 | + 111% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (COL$63,481) | COL$9,009 | + 605% | |
TOTAL | + 138% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 138% more expensive than in Colombia
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