Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 72% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $10 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 ($6) | $2.44 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 ($1.49) | $1.00 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 ($4.73) | $2.23 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.68 ($3.98) | $1.20 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 ($6) | $3.97 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 ($2.82) | $1.95 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($1.42) | $1.29 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.14 ($3.40) | $1.48 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($15) | $17 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 ($2.87) | $1.99 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 ($1.63) | $0.94 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 263% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,694 ($2,917) | $607 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,050 ($2,220) | $379 | + 486% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 ($253) | $61 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,906 ($2,063) | $492 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,441 ($1,561) | $277 | + 463% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 ($186) | $41 | + 360% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 ($48) | $25 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €472 ($511) | $485 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($102) | $141 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $7 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($18) | $10 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($90) | $64 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 ($47) | $47 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($102) | $110 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($106) | $76 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 192% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,282 ($31,702) | $21,360 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 ($2.06) | $1.09 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €116 ($126) | $26 | + 379% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 47% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 ($5.72) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 ($21) | $9 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 ($66) | $34 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.62 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.29 ($4.65) | $3.94 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 ($3.37) | $2.09 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 ($2.75) | $1.69 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($22) | $14 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 69% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 ($62) | $19 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($27) | $11 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 ($122) | $45 | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 ($97) | $52 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($14) | $10 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 ($3.96) | $3.76 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $2.18 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €720 ($780) | $777 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.27) | $0.18 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($54) | $50 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 ($18) | $4.83 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 133% more expensive than in Ecuador
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