Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 4% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$117) | HK$83 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (HK$74) | HK$39 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (HK$42) | HK$45 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (HK$10) | HK$23 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.57 (HK$32) | HK$28 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.40 (HK$22) | HK$22 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.03 (HK$46) | HK$94 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (HK$19) | HK$22 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (HK$10) | HK$15 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (HK$24) | HK$17 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (HK$123) | HK$220 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (HK$23) | HK$14 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (HK$13) | HK$17 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,245 (HK$20,419) | HK$42,824 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,737 (HK$15,796) | HK$31,079 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (HK$1,316) | HK$1,361 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,538 (HK$13,991) | HK$23,195 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,167 (HK$10,614) | HK$14,012 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (HK$818) | HK$1,084 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (HK$326) | HK$173 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (HK$3,440) | HK$4,202 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (HK$929) | HK$1,231 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (HK$78) | HK$71 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (HK$128) | HK$88 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (HK$697) | HK$678 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (HK$332) | HK$312 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (HK$835) | HK$730 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (HK$806) | HK$1,103 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 59% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,871 (HK$244,375) | HK$250,869 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (HK$12) | HK$16 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €132 (HK$1,201) | HK$532 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (HK$47) | HK$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (HK$123) | HK$280 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (HK$531) | HK$400 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.83 (HK$44) | HK$58 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (HK$28) | HK$42 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (HK$41) | HK$55 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (HK$19) | HK$12 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (HK$19) | HK$25 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (HK$155) | HK$252 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (HK$368) | HK$352 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (HK$205) | HK$190 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (HK$936) | HK$530 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (HK$635) | HK$803 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$103) | HK$113 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.75 (HK$34) | HK$43 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (HK$54) | HK$66 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (HK$3,742) | HK$3,417 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (HK$3.51) | HK$1.63 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (HK$409) | HK$782 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (HK$119) | HK$60 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 7% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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