- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 2% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$116) | HK$92 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$68) | HK$37 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (HK$41) | HK$44 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (HK$35) | HK$36 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (HK$22) | HK$28 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (HK$47) | HK$81 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (HK$19) | HK$35 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (HK$10) | HK$25 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (HK$21) | HK$14 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (HK$117) | HK$139 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.31 (HK$21) | HK$16 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,154 (HK$19,291) | HK$42,125 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,689 (HK$15,127) | HK$30,122 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (HK$1,371) | HK$1,214 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (HK$12,990) | HK$24,825 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,064 (HK$9,531) | HK$17,335 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (HK$985) | HK$685 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (HK$385) | HK$195 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €430 (HK$3,851) | HK$5,026 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (HK$949) | HK$1,018 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (HK$98) | HK$75 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (HK$113) | HK$69 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 3% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (HK$733) | HK$568 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (HK$304) | HK$325 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (HK$787) | HK$627 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (HK$875) | HK$1,068 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 48% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,840 (HK$222,509) | HK$215,301 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (HK$1,018) | HK$523 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.01 (HK$45) | HK$56 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (HK$145) | HK$76 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (HK$493) | HK$318 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (HK$43) | HK$43 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.26 (HK$29) | HK$39 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.93 (HK$44) | HK$64 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 (HK$18) | HK$14 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (HK$23) | HK$19 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (HK$135) | HK$247 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 3% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (HK$340) | HK$359 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (HK$192) | HK$196 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (HK$784) | HK$856 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (HK$586) | HK$887 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$100) | HK$106 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (HK$28) | HK$44 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.86 (HK$52) | HK$63 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (HK$4,643) | HK$3,478 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (HK$4.28) | HK$0.96 | + 347% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (HK$407) | HK$912 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (HK$105) | HK$57 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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