- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 68% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.39 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.75 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 ($5.12) | $3.99 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 ($1.42) | $1.13 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 ($4.42) | $2.32 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 ($2.75) | $1.32 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 ($5.94) | $3.92 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 ($2.41) | $1.77 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 ($1.23) | $1.50 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 ($2.71) | $1.41 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($15) | $16 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.31 ($2.62) | $1.79 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 ($1.69) | $1.15 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 159% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,138 ($2,422) | $660 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,689 ($1,912) | $450 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 ($173) | $90 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 ($1,642) | $644 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,064 ($1,205) | $377 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 ($125) | $99 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 ($49) | $31 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €430 ($487) | $686 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 ($120) | $213 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($12) | $6 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $4.18 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 20% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($93) | $73 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($38) | $60 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($99) | $121 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($111) | $102 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 185% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,840 ($28,128) | $28,852 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 ($1.57) | $0.57 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 ($129) | $21 | + 509% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.01 ($5.67) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 ($18) | $10 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($62) | $34 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 ($5.46) | $6 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.26 ($3.69) | $4.98 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.93 ($5.58) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 ($2.32) | $2.49 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 ($2.95) | $2.01 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $8 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 58% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($43) | $22 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($24) | $11 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 ($99) | $73 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($74) | $52 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $9 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 ($3.58) | $2.93 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.86 ($7) | $3.20 | + 108% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 ($587) | $765 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 ($0.54) | $0.21 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($52) | $51 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 ($13) | $5.17 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 100% more expensive than in Ecuador
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