- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Fiji
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 37% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (32 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (19 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (11 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (3.11 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (6.00 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (13 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (5.43 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (2.73 FJ$) | 2.63 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (5.97 FJ$) | 3.80 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (32 FJ$) | 21 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.35 (5.78 FJ$) | 3.98 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (3.66 FJ$) | 2.04 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 131% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,152 (5,297 FJ$) | 2,125 FJ$ | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,692 (4,166 FJ$) | 1,424 FJ$ | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (381 FJ$) | 224 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,459 (3,591 FJ$) | 1,775 FJ$ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,089 (2,680 FJ$) | 796 FJ$ | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €114 (281 FJ$) | 140 FJ$ | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (104 FJ$) | 38 FJ$ | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €417 (1,026 FJ$) | 1,241 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (257 FJ$) | 632 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (26 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (31 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 316% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 37% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (197 FJ$) | 72 FJ$ | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (85 FJ$) | 79 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (218 FJ$) | 149 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (239 FJ$) | 175 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 171% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,766 (60,960 FJ$) | 48,195 FJ$ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (3.42 FJ$) | 2.60 FJ$ | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €111 (274 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 448% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 73% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.03 (12 FJ$) | 4.47 FJ$ | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (40 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (136 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 355% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (12 FJ$) | 3.00 FJ$ | + 288% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (8 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.88 (12 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (4.67 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (6 FJ$) | 4.15 FJ$ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (37 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 96% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (95 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (53 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (207 FJ$) | 111 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (161 FJ$) | 97 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (27 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (8 FJ$) | 5.63 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 132% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (1,273 FJ$) | 1,734 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (1.19 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 606% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (112 FJ$) | 48 FJ$ | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (29 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,539 prices entered by 665 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 102% more expensive than in Fiji
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