Cost of living in Ireland compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ireland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,185) | ₨330 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨698) | ₨293 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (₨393) | ₨163 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (₨93) | ₨54 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (₨241) | ₨82 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (₨207) | ₨41 | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (₨489) | ₨216 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (₨174) | ₨152 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (₨104) | ₨29 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (₨214) | ₨149 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨943) | ₨766 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (₨197) | ₨87 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (₨125) | ₨35 | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 413% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 413% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ireland | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,198 (₨180,161) | ₨31,400 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,828 (₨149,895) | ₨20,122 | + 645% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (₨14,372) | ₨4,477 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,775 (₨145,562) | ₨22,933 | + 535% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,188 (₨97,398) | ₨14,192 | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (₨11,272) | ₨3,664 | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (₨3,568) | ₨511 | + 599% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (₨31,629) | ₨29,219 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (₨9,580) | ₨12,383 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨684) | ₨416 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨1,146) | ₨320 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ireland | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (₨6,063) | ₨2,328 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨2,970) | ₨2,564 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨6,710) | ₨3,571 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (₨8,109) | ₨3,002 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 261% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 261% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ireland | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,584 (₨2,261,457) | ₨980,422 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (₨142) | ₨108 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₨9,715) | ₨1,414 | + 587% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ireland | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (₨424) | ₨140 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨1,475) | ₨303 | + 387% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (₨4,673) | ₨1,443 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.34 (₨438) | ₨402 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (₨303) | ₨190 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.49 (₨368) | ₨248 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (₨203) | ₨152 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (₨197) | ₨72 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨1,544) | ₨373 | + 314% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ireland | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨3,106) | ₨1,357 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (₨2,108) | ₨595 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (₨10,646) | ₨1,516 | + 602% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (₨5,967) | ₨2,086 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨935) | ₨594 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (₨294) | ₨229 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨518) | ₨175 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (₨40,330) | ₨46,652 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨7) | ₨1.29 | + 456% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (₨3,541) | ₨1,530 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (₨1,246) | ₨244 | + 410% | |
| TOTAL | + 226% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 226% more expensive than in India
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