- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 1% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$117) | HK$93 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$69) | HK$36 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.67 (HK$43) | HK$40 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 (HK$35) | HK$36 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (HK$22) | HK$26 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (HK$47) | HK$86 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (HK$20) | HK$32 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (HK$10) | HK$22 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 (HK$21) | HK$14 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (HK$119) | HK$140 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.28 (HK$21) | HK$16 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,146 (HK$19,571) | HK$40,319 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,643 (HK$14,980) | HK$29,658 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €154 (HK$1,402) | HK$1,224 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,456 (HK$13,278) | HK$24,044 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,059 (HK$9,659) | HK$17,141 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (HK$1,013) | HK$811 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (HK$380) | HK$177 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €449 (HK$4,095) | HK$4,582 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (HK$1,024) | HK$993 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (HK$88) | HK$73 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (HK$115) | HK$70 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 9% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (HK$756) | HK$613 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (HK$313) | HK$293 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (HK$823) | HK$625 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (HK$888) | HK$1,128 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 49% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,935 (HK$227,381) | HK$213,438 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (HK$12) | HK$15 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (HK$1,039) | HK$527 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 10% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.92 (HK$45) | HK$59 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (HK$156) | HK$76 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (HK$501) | HK$319 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.93 (HK$45) | HK$43 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.26 (HK$30) | HK$40 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.04 (HK$46) | HK$55 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (HK$19) | HK$14 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 (HK$24) | HK$20 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (HK$140) | HK$238 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 0% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (HK$340) | HK$362 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (HK$192) | HK$191 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (HK$766) | HK$1,137 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (HK$603) | HK$890 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$99) | HK$109 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (HK$29) | HK$44 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.81 (HK$53) | HK$63 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €538 (HK$4,906) | HK$3,478 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 (HK$4.47) | HK$1.71 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (HK$415) | HK$824 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (HK$107) | HK$57 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,469 prices entered by 1,058 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 9% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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