Cost of living in Ireland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,578) | ¥975 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥989) | ¥718 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (¥575) | ¥451 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (¥135) | ¥214 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (¥423) | ¥284 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (¥279) | ¥501 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (¥650) | ¥1,246 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (¥254) | ¥640 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (¥138) | ¥381 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (¥318) | ¥252 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (¥1,729) | ¥1,640 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (¥300) | ¥219 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (¥174) | ¥253 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,256 (¥279,560) | ¥182,340 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,700 (¥210,600) | ¥111,342 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (¥17,665) | ¥15,746 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,518 (¥188,121) | ¥107,878 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,112 (¥137,817) | ¥86,552 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (¥11,452) | ¥11,000 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (¥4,854) | ¥3,746 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €403 (¥49,983) | ¥39,892 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (¥13,378) | ¥8,365 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,012) | ¥740 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (¥1,763) | ¥2,216 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (¥9,756) | ¥6,528 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥4,518) | ¥4,644 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥11,143) | ¥7,685 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (¥10,902) | ¥13,013 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 (¥3,388,304) | ¥2,936,380 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (¥176) | ¥138 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €121 (¥15,028) | ¥9,442 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (¥638) | ¥1,383 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (¥1,675) | ¥929 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (¥7,113) | ¥10,332 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (¥650) | ¥554 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (¥405) | ¥669 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (¥558) | ¥516 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (¥266) | ¥191 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (¥287) | ¥238 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,039) | ¥2,573 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (¥4,558) | ¥3,363 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,773) | ¥3,584 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (¥11,631) | ¥16,766 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (¥8,969) | ¥6,023 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,415) | ¥809 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (¥459) | ¥500 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.99 (¥743) | ¥491 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €392 (¥48,529) | ¥47,822 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (¥48) | ¥26 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (¥5,538) | ¥8,220 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (¥1,603) | ¥491 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 27% more expensive than in Japan
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