- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 69% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $4.53 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $5.49 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 ($5.13) | $3.88 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 ($1.44) | $1.12 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 ($4.49) | $2.27 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 ($2.82) | $1.36 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 ($5.95) | $3.79 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 ($2.59) | $2.04 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 ($1.30) | $1.66 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 ($2.77) | $1.46 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($15) | $17 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 ($2.67) | $1.94 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 ($1.76) | $1.11 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 176% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,140 ($2,464) | $695 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,699 ($1,957) | $436 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 ($176) | $75 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,483 ($1,707) | $635 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 ($1,256) | $393 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 ($129) | $52 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 ($48) | $28 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 ($458) | $626 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 ($120) | $200 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($12) | $5.45 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $4.65 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($92) | $70 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 ($40) | $60 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($102) | $123 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($113) | $112 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 169% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,643 ($28,378) | $31,546 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 ($1.61) | $0.58 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €110 ($127) | $21 | + 516% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 ($5.74) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 ($19) | $11 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($64) | $36 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 ($5.44) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 ($3.48) | $4.85 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 ($5.55) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 ($2.17) | $2.25 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 ($2.75) | $1.90 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($17) | $8 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($45) | $24 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($25) | $11 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 ($97) | $73 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($77) | $46 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $11 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 ($3.71) | $2.94 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.93 ($7) | $3.10 | + 121% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 ($595) | $742 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 ($0.56) | $0.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($54) | $50 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 ($14) | $5.18 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 89% more expensive than in Ecuador
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