Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 19% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (HK$159) | HK$80 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (HK$90) | HK$50 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (HK$45) | HK$39 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (HK$12) | HK$25 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (HK$40) | HK$30 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (HK$28) | HK$25 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (HK$63) | HK$98 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (HK$25) | HK$30 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (HK$14) | HK$20 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.88 (HK$25) | HK$18 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (HK$129) | HK$210 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.59 (HK$31) | HK$16 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (HK$16) | HK$19 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 23% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,438 (HK$21,266) | HK$39,730 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,981 (HK$17,282) | HK$27,196 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (HK$1,737) | HK$1,418 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,950 (HK$17,009) | HK$19,653 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (HK$12,527) | HK$13,702 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (HK$1,168) | HK$799 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (HK$331) | HK$190 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (HK$3,045) | HK$3,504 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (HK$988) | HK$1,032 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (HK$85) | HK$104 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (HK$145) | HK$78 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 19% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (HK$918) | HK$609 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (HK$308) | HK$310 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (HK$861) | HK$705 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (HK$927) | HK$1,097 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (HK$296,488) | HK$295,916 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (HK$15) | HK$24 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (HK$635) | HK$550 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (HK$57) | HK$116 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (HK$149) | HK$88 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (HK$550) | HK$493 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (HK$53) | HK$40 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (HK$43) | HK$24 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (HK$55) | HK$68 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (HK$21) | HK$19 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (HK$24) | HK$23 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (HK$192) | HK$176 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 7% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (HK$492) | HK$337 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (HK$196) | HK$199 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (HK$1,058) | HK$500 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (HK$714) | HK$554 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (HK$122) | HK$165 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (HK$36) | HK$41 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (HK$63) | HK$60 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (HK$5,295) | HK$25,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (HK$5.56) | HK$1.00 | + 454% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (HK$408) | HK$634 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €18 (HK$155) | HK$102 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 795 prices entered by 119 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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