Cost of living in Ireland compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (HK$130) | HK$95 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (HK$80) | HK$45 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 (HK$49) | HK$45 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (HK$12) | HK$24 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (HK$37) | HK$36 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.68 (HK$31) | HK$19 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (HK$51) | HK$116 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (HK$22) | HK$28 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.14 (HK$27) | HK$14 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (HK$120) | HK$144 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (HK$23) | HK$17 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (HK$13) | HK$16 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,694 (HK$22,938) | HK$47,353 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,050 (HK$17,454) | HK$34,716 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (HK$1,987) | HK$1,299 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,906 (HK$16,225) | HK$28,175 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,441 (HK$12,271) | HK$17,576 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (HK$1,466) | HK$575 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (HK$381) | HK$257 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €472 (HK$4,022) | HK$6,546 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (HK$806) | HK$2,108 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (HK$101) | HK$91 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (HK$141) | HK$87 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 5% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (HK$709) | HK$680 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (HK$369) | HK$385 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (HK$806) | HK$666 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (HK$832) | HK$1,283 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,282 (HK$249,289) | HK$392,784 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (HK$16) | HK$23 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €116 (HK$991) | HK$543 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (HK$45) | HK$57 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (HK$164) | HK$110 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (HK$519) | HK$407 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.62 (HK$48) | HK$83 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.29 (HK$37) | HK$44 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (HK$54) | HK$51 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (HK$27) | HK$15 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (HK$22) | HK$29 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (HK$176) | HK$322 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Ireland | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (HK$489) | HK$406 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (HK$211) | HK$207 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 (HK$959) | HK$1,780 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (HK$762) | HK$925 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (HK$114) | HK$168 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (HK$31) | HK$52 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (HK$57) | HK$59 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €720 (HK$6,132) | HK$3,953 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (HK$2.15) | HK$1.03 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (HK$424) | HK$992 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (HK$139) | HK$62 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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