Cost of living in Ireland compared to Fiji
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 50% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (42 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (24 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (14 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.52 (3.67 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.88 (12 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (15 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (6 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (3.60 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.04 (7 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (33 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.01 (7 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (4.82 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 218% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,708 (6,524 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,311 (5,568 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 566% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 (665 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,786 (4,302 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,476 (3,556 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (489 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €53 (127 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €426 (1,027 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (205 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (19 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (37 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 498% | |
| Clothes | + 246% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 246% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (204 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 409% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (112 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 347% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (244 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (247 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 159% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,003 (74,692 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (4.06 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (197 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 319% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 127% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (17 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (36 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 407% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (151 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (16 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (17 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.96 (7 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (5.75 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (50 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 554% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 145% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Ireland | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (140 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (57 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 228% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (342 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (240 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 378% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (32 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (9 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (17 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €698 (1,681 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (0.80 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (162 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (38 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 965 prices entered by 126 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 144% more expensive than in Fiji
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