Cost of living in Ireland compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 162% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (E£ 525) | E£ 215 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (E£ 316) | E£ 121 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (E£ 191) | E£ 93 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (E£ 51) | E£ 26 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.64 (E£ 153) | E£ 50 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (E£ 106) | E£ 12 | + 803% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (E£ 190) | E£ 67 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (E£ 85) | E£ 33 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (E£ 46) | E£ 10 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.69 (E£ 89) | E£ 44 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (E£ 442) | E£ 338 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.80 (E£ 92) | E£ 17 | + 437% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (E£ 63) | E£ 10 | + 512% | |
| Housing | + 614% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 614% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,684 (E£ 88,633) | E£ 12,207 | + 626% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,213 (E£ 73,071) | E£ 5,963 | + 1125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (E£ 8,525) | E£ 1,207 | + 606% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,750 (E£ 57,798) | E£ 7,278 | + 694% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,512 (E£ 49,941) | E£ 4,450 | + 1022% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €200 (E£ 6,604) | E£ 1,066 | + 519% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (E£ 1,495) | E£ 215 | + 595% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €439 (E£ 14,493) | E£ 7,226 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (E£ 2,695) | E£ 4,091 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (E£ 315) | E£ 163 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (E£ 512) | E£ 87 | + 486% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 42% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (E£ 2,650) | E£ 575 | + 361% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (E£ 1,558) | E£ 1,504 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (E£ 3,125) | E£ 1,747 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (E£ 3,330) | E£ 2,140 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 213% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 213% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,943 (E£ 1,054,869) | E£ 799,839 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (E£ 60) | E£ 10 | + 485% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (E£ 2,875) | E£ 524 | + 449% | |
| Personal Care | + 265% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 265% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (E£ 193) | E£ 39 | + 395% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (E£ 490) | E£ 87 | + 461% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (E£ 2,116) | E£ 322 | + 557% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (E£ 215) | E£ 83 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (E£ 137) | E£ 70 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (E£ 225) | E£ 76 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.26 (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (E£ 95) | E£ 34 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 677) | E£ 110 | + 515% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 194% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (E£ 1,921) | E£ 415 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (E£ 785) | E£ 194 | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €144 (E£ 4,762) | E£ 961 | + 396% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (E£ 3,098) | E£ 621 | + 399% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (E£ 440) | E£ 128 | + 244% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.67 (E£ 121) | E£ 59 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (E£ 226) | E£ 83 | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €646 (E£ 21,328) | E£ 21,837 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.67 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (E£ 1,810) | E£ 705 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (E£ 519) | E£ 50 | + 937% | |
| TOTAL | + 248% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,505 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 248% more expensive than in Egypt
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