Cost of living in Ireland compared to Japan
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,470) | ¥1,025 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,461) | ¥723 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 (¥865) | ¥519 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (¥216) | ¥197 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.44 (¥667) | ¥316 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (¥472) | ¥629 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (¥832) | ¥962 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (¥387) | ¥902 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (¥205) | ¥574 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.64 (¥396) | ¥285 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥2,022) | ¥1,208 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (¥433) | ¥184 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (¥269) | ¥206 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,590 (¥388,800) | ¥326,267 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,159 (¥323,998) | ¥171,772 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €248 (¥37,288) | ¥28,488 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,746 (¥261,992) | ¥157,603 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,440 (¥216,190) | ¥82,713 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €194 (¥29,121) | ¥24,082 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (¥6,799) | ¥4,699 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (¥60,094) | ¥47,482 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥12,020) | ¥32,093 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (¥1,722) | ¥1,313 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥2,251) | ¥1,878 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (¥11,319) | ¥6,136 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (¥6,345) | ¥5,199 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (¥13,801) | ¥8,989 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (¥14,172) | ¥13,588 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,217 (¥4,685,324) | ¥2,700,660 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (¥275) | ¥165 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (¥13,759) | ¥10,143 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (¥793) | ¥2,497 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (¥2,886) | ¥1,967 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (¥9,285) | ¥5,380 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥946) | ¥650 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (¥611) | ¥938 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥977) | ¥702 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (¥468) | ¥218 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (¥357) | ¥216 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (¥3,103) | ¥3,927 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (¥8,321) | ¥4,141 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (¥3,680) | ¥3,600 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (¥15,293) | ¥4,000 | + 282% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (¥14,954) | ¥5,993 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (¥1,934) | ¥984 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 (¥543) | ¥472 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥1,004) | ¥575 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €601 (¥90,274) | ¥101,122 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (¥46) | ¥52 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (¥7,771) | ¥9,280 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (¥2,383) | ¥592 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 40% more expensive than in Japan
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