Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (HK$127) | HK$91 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$77) | HK$41 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.86 (HK$43) | HK$48 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (HK$11) | HK$26 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.11 (HK$27) | HK$34 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (HK$15) | HK$28 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.95 (HK$44) | HK$118 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (HK$18) | HK$31 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (HK$11) | HK$26 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (HK$22) | HK$17 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (HK$100) | HK$164 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.59 (HK$23) | HK$18 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (HK$14) | HK$18 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 44% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,093 (HK$18,525) | HK$45,755 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,747 (HK$15,466) | HK$31,261 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (HK$1,723) | HK$1,406 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,736 (HK$15,364) | HK$31,738 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,111 (HK$9,833) | HK$20,623 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €171 (HK$1,515) | HK$974 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (HK$404) | HK$279 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (HK$3,369) | HK$4,284 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (HK$1,110) | HK$1,352 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (HK$59) | HK$97 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (HK$126) | HK$97 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 28% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €58 (HK$515) | HK$758 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (HK$288) | HK$366 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (HK$613) | HK$692 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (HK$677) | HK$1,435 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,537 (HK$234,900) | HK$225,372 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (HK$13) | HK$19 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €98 (HK$869) | HK$611 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (HK$57) | HK$57 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 (HK$223) | HK$110 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (HK$497) | HK$383 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.25 (HK$46) | HK$73 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (HK$32) | HK$49 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (HK$35) | HK$51 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.57 (HK$23) | HK$13 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (HK$27) | HK$18 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (HK$183) | HK$344 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 4% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (HK$349) | HK$369 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (HK$234) | HK$204 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (HK$861) | HK$1,824 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (HK$532) | HK$1,095 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$99) | HK$108 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (HK$31) | HK$46 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (HK$56) | HK$69 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (HK$4,200) | HK$3,953 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.66 (HK$5.84) | HK$1.03 | + 465% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (HK$465) | HK$817 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (HK$124) | HK$63 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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