- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 77% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.11 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.61 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.67 ($5.41) | $3.95 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 ($1.42) | $1.12 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 ($4.45) | $2.14 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 ($2.82) | $1.28 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 ($5.96) | $4.19 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 ($2.50) | $1.62 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 ($1.31) | $1.35 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 ($2.65) | $1.35 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($15) | $15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 ($2.64) | $1.78 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 ($1.71) | $1.10 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 164% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,141 ($2,478) | $638 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,645 ($1,904) | $439 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 ($178) | $97 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,456 ($1,685) | $677 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,059 ($1,226) | $371 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 ($129) | $103 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 ($48) | $28 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 ($520) | $725 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 ($130) | $193 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $5.64 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $4.42 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($96) | $72 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 ($40) | $59 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($105) | $128 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 ($113) | $97 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 189% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,935 ($28,863) | $28,657 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 ($1.59) | $0.55 | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 ($132) | $20 | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 42% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.92 ($5.70) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 ($20) | $5.86 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 ($64) | $30 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.93 ($5.71) | $4.92 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.26 ($3.77) | $4.59 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.04 ($5.84) | $6 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 ($2.45) | $2.04 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 ($3.06) | $1.79 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($18) | $6 | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 66% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($43) | $22 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($24) | $11 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($97) | $68 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 ($77) | $48 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $7 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 ($3.64) | $2.90 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.81 ($7) | $3.14 | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €538 ($623) | $775 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 ($0.57) | $0.21 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($53) | $50 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 ($14) | $5.06 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 109% more expensive than in Ecuador
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