- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Hong Kong
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (HK$116) | HK$91 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (HK$69) | HK$38 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (HK$40) | HK$50 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (HK$11) | HK$26 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.90 (HK$35) | HK$35 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (HK$22) | HK$26 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.16 (HK$46) | HK$94 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (HK$20) | HK$35 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (HK$10) | HK$29 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (HK$22) | HK$15 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (HK$116) | HK$150 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (HK$21) | HK$15 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (HK$14) | HK$18 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,143 (HK$19,281) | HK$41,937 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,696 (HK$15,263) | HK$30,353 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (HK$1,372) | HK$1,370 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,483 (HK$13,340) | HK$25,740 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (HK$9,811) | HK$17,778 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (HK$1,007) | HK$775 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (HK$378) | HK$206 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (HK$3,580) | HK$4,375 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (HK$929) | HK$1,262 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (HK$97) | HK$70 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (HK$114) | HK$68 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 6% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (HK$724) | HK$649 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (HK$312) | HK$363 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (HK$794) | HK$638 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (HK$885) | HK$1,152 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 41% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,643 (HK$221,734) | HK$220,633 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (HK$13) | HK$15 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €110 (HK$992) | HK$547 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 3% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 (HK$45) | HK$56 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (HK$147) | HK$91 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (HK$501) | HK$340 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (HK$43) | HK$44 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (HK$27) | HK$43 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (HK$43) | HK$51 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (HK$17) | HK$17 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (HK$22) | HK$25 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (HK$134) | HK$281 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 1% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (HK$351) | HK$384 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (HK$191) | HK$201 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (HK$768) | HK$976 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (HK$605) | HK$861 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (HK$99) | HK$114 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (HK$29) | HK$44 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.93 (HK$53) | HK$64 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (HK$4,652) | HK$3,376 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (HK$4.34) | HK$1.45 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (HK$418) | HK$922 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (HK$107) | HK$58 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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