Cost of living in Ireland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨995) | ₨389 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨641) | ₨279 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (₨372) | ₨141 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (₨87) | ₨52 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.37 (₨261) | ₨72 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (₨177) | ₨37 | + 381% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (₨399) | ₨213 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.06 (₨160) | ₨139 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (₨84) | ₨28 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (₨203) | ₨129 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨1,052) | ₨824 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (₨190) | ₨83 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (₨110) | ₨35 | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 344% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,309 (₨178,888) | ₨31,378 | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,717 (₨133,024) | ₨19,773 | + 573% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (₨10,886) | ₨4,071 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,577 (₨122,176) | ₨24,077 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,131 (₨87,584) | ₨13,885 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (₨7,714) | ₨3,201 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (₨3,240) | ₨746 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (₨30,339) | ₨30,923 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (₨9,495) | ₨10,610 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨771) | ₨377 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨1,105) | ₨285 | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨6,488) | ₨2,358 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨2,749) | ₨2,617 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨6,975) | ₨3,804 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (₨7,951) | ₨2,819 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 259% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 259% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,862 (₨2,080,952) | ₨943,217 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (₨111) | ₨76 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €115 (₨8,896) | ₨1,228 | + 624% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.25 (₨406) | ₨108 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,111) | ₨209 | + 432% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (₨4,467) | ₨1,006 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.94 (₨460) | ₨248 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (₨274) | ₨172 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (₨352) | ₨234 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (₨166) | ₨151 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (₨191) | ₨67 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨1,260) | ₨244 | + 416% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨2,961) | ₨1,207 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨1,796) | ₨473 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (₨6,002) | ₨1,814 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (₨5,103) | ₨1,962 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨874) | ₨686 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (₨268) | ₨221 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.98 (₨463) | ₨228 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €412 (₨31,882) | ₨33,881 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (₨35) | ₨3.80 | + 809% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (₨3,384) | ₨1,971 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (₨989) | ₨245 | + 304% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,285 prices entered by 2,622 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 204% more expensive than in India
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