Cost of living in Ireland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,229) | ₨369 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨720) | ₨292 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (₨408) | ₨142 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨93) | ₨52 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (₨284) | ₨73 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (₨211) | ₨36 | + 485% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (₨407) | ₨227 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (₨196) | ₨140 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨108) | ₨31 | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (₨214) | ₨132 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨1,086) | ₨772 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (₨204) | ₨86 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (₨119) | ₨36 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 425% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 425% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,239 (₨198,901) | ₨33,231 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,764 (₨156,717) | ₨19,879 | + 688% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (₨13,967) | ₨4,541 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,539 (₨136,778) | ₨19,026 | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,293 (₨114,909) | ₨12,499 | + 819% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (₨7,934) | ₨3,334 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (₨2,890) | ₨676 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (₨31,423) | ₨29,555 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (₨9,589) | ₨10,444 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨623) | ₨411 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,086) | ₨211 | + 414% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (₨6,189) | ₨2,314 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,810) | ₨2,579 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨7,329) | ₨3,601 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (₨7,762) | ₨2,719 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 357% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 357% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,934 (₨2,393,014) | ₨918,724 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (₨115) | ₨80 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €133 (₨11,853) | ₨1,156 | + 925% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨559) | ₨100 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,201) | ₨212 | + 466% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (₨5,027) | ₨624 | + 705% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.83 (₨429) | ₨316 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (₨270) | ₨161 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (₨400) | ₨254 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (₨178) | ₨140 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 (₨209) | ₨68 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨1,723) | ₨239 | + 620% | |
| Entertainment | + 186% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨3,556) | ₨1,195 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨1,948) | ₨471 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (₨9,650) | ₨1,633 | + 491% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨5,607) | ₨1,629 | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,011) | ₨568 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (₨323) | ₨193 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨535) | ₨189 | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (₨36,556) | ₨36,202 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (₨35) | ₨5.27 | + 561% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (₨3,960) | ₨1,589 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (₨1,218) | ₨271 | + 349% | |
| TOTAL | + 273% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 273% more expensive than in India
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