Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 75% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($14) | $8 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 ($5.24) | $2.15 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 ($1.23) | $0.99 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 ($3.86) | $1.85 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 ($2.54) | $1.20 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 ($5.92) | $4.09 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 ($2.32) | $1.73 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 ($1.26) | $1.07 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 ($2.90) | $1.33 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($16) | $14 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 ($2.74) | $1.91 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 ($1.59) | $0.84 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 195% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,256 ($2,547) | $720 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,700 ($1,919) | $381 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($161) | $62 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,518 ($1,714) | $505 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,112 ($1,256) | $325 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 ($104) | $42 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 ($44) | $26 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €403 ($455) | $528 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 ($122) | $146 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($16) | $7 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($89) | $64 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($41) | $53 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($102) | $113 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 ($99) | $83 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 208% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 ($30,873) | $21,794 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 ($1.61) | $0.78 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €121 ($137) | $24 | + 465% | |
| 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) | €5.15 ($5.81) | $8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($15) | $15 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 ($65) | $37 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 ($5.92) | $5.80 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 ($3.69) | $3.87 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 ($5.08) | $5.47 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 ($2.42) | $1.83 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 ($2.61) | $1.51 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($19) | $10 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 78% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($42) | $18 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($25) | $10 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 ($106) | $60 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($82) | $41 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $7 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 ($4.19) | $2.95 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.99 ($7) | $1.73 | + 292% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €392 ($442) | $498 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 ($0.44) | $0.22 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($50) | $45 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 ($15) | $4.73 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 121% more expensive than in Ecuador
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