Cost of living in Andorra compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is 8% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 | €4.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 | €1.04 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 | €3.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 | €2.38 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.48 | €4.59 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 | €2.21 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 | €1.21 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 | €2.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 | €12 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 | €2.29 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 | €1.33 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 36% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,140 | €2,239 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €835 | €1,764 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 | €157 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €726 | €1,539 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 | €1,293 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 | €89 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 | €33 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 | €354 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 | €108 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €12 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 15% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 | €70 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €32 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €87 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 14% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 | €26,934 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 | €1.29 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 | €133 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 | €6 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 | €14 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 | €57 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 | €4.83 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 | €3.04 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 | €4.50 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 | €2.01 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 | €2.35 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €37 | €19 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 15% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €40 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €22 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €109 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €63 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €11 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 | €3.64 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.23 | €6 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €339 | €411 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 | €0.39 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €75 | €45 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 | €14 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,248 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Cost of living in Andorra is 16% cheaper than in Ireland
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