Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 82% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($18) | $9 | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($11) | $7 | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.43 ($5.89) | $2.90 | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 ($1.52) | $1.07 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.65 ($5.05) | $2.43 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 ($3.23) | $1.14 | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $3.76 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 ($2.96) | $1.96 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 ($1.82) | $1.37 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.83 ($3.07) | $1.75 | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 ($3.16) | $2.05 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.78 ($1.93) | $1.09 | + 77% | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 226% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 ($2,919) | $857 | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,078 ($2,254) | $451 | + 400% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 ($273) | $56 | + 384% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 ($2,045) | $518 | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,464 ($1,588) | $302 | + 426% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 ($181) | $52 | + 252% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 ($43) | $24 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 ($405) | $365 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 ($120) | $151 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $7 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($17) | $9 | + 85% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($98) | $59 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 ($50) | $38 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($110) | $110 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 ($111) | $107 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 151% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,083 ($32,627) | $19,815 | + 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 ($1.87) | $0.90 | + 108% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 ($80) | $23 | + 255% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $5.73 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 ($19) | $13 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 ($69) | $42 | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 ($6) | $5.51 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 ($4.86) | $3.76 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 ($3.01) | $2.45 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 ($3.29) | $2.07 | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($23) | $12 | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 82% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 ($59) | $20 | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($26) | $12 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €206 ($223) | $53 | + 320% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 ($109) | $44 | + 146% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $11 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 ($4.01) | $4.12 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($8) | $2.42 | + 214% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €748 ($811) | $847 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 ($0.36) | $0.22 | + 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 ($61) | $48 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 ($16) | $5.09 | + 221% | |
TOTAL | + 123% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 123% more expensive than in Ecuador
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