- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 4% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$113) | HK$91 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$68) | HK$38 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.48 (HK$40) | HK$45 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (HK$11) | HK$25 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (HK$33) | HK$34 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (HK$22) | HK$24 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 (HK$47) | HK$88 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (HK$20) | HK$31 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (HK$10) | HK$25 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.37 (HK$21) | HK$16 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (HK$112) | HK$159 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (HK$21) | HK$15 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (HK$14) | HK$17 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 43% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,142 (HK$19,000) | HK$42,945 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,701 (HK$15,095) | HK$29,880 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (HK$1,323) | HK$1,220 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,480 (HK$13,131) | HK$26,957 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,099 (HK$9,746) | HK$18,381 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (HK$970) | HK$836 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (HK$379) | HK$190 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (HK$3,520) | HK$4,443 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (HK$979) | HK$951 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (HK$83) | HK$93 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (HK$110) | HK$70 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 1% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (HK$721) | HK$598 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (HK$315) | HK$341 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (HK$774) | HK$636 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (HK$909) | HK$1,195 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 46% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,566 (HK$217,947) | HK$197,499 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €109 (HK$968) | HK$518 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 (HK$50) | HK$61 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (HK$161) | HK$87 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (HK$491) | HK$367 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (HK$43) | HK$63 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (HK$27) | HK$43 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.78 (HK$42) | HK$49 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (HK$16) | HK$15 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (HK$20) | HK$24 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (HK$134) | HK$269 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (HK$339) | HK$396 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (HK$196) | HK$202 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (HK$837) | HK$1,031 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (HK$600) | HK$863 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$97) | HK$119 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (HK$29) | HK$44 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (HK$52) | HK$63 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €507 (HK$4,497) | HK$4,074 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.41 (HK$3.65) | HK$1.20 | + 203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (HK$401) | HK$889 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (HK$106) | HK$59 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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