- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 0% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,599) | ¥1,006 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥945) | ¥711 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (¥550) | ¥445 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (¥155) | ¥198 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (¥465) | ¥270 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (¥308) | ¥689 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.23 (¥653) | ¥889 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (¥268) | ¥637 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (¥144) | ¥430 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.39 (¥298) | ¥262 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,587) | ¥1,549 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.36 (¥295) | ¥212 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (¥190) | ¥195 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,127 (¥265,497) | ¥242,113 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,709 (¥213,343) | ¥121,422 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (¥19,103) | ¥21,895 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,479 (¥184,599) | ¥116,929 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,092 (¥136,281) | ¥79,022 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (¥13,709) | ¥12,611 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (¥5,326) | ¥4,156 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (¥49,527) | ¥55,558 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (¥13,770) | ¥16,830 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,233) | ¥693 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (¥1,557) | ¥1,827 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (¥10,344) | ¥7,207 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (¥4,486) | ¥4,012 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (¥11,001) | ¥8,544 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (¥12,797) | ¥15,007 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,566 (¥3,066,906) | ¥2,657,440 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (¥176) | ¥147 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €107 (¥13,392) | ¥11,877 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 (¥701) | ¥1,278 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (¥2,259) | ¥1,016 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (¥6,913) | ¥4,123 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (¥602) | ¥630 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (¥378) | ¥711 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.75 (¥593) | ¥484 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (¥234) | ¥145 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (¥287) | ¥213 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥1,877) | ¥2,946 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (¥4,756) | ¥4,119 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,712) | ¥3,373 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (¥12,211) | ¥12,005 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (¥8,544) | ¥8,157 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,384) | ¥903 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (¥403) | ¥498 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (¥735) | ¥551 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €474 (¥59,139) | ¥49,094 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.43 (¥54) | ¥56 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (¥5,382) | ¥10,056 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (¥1,492) | ¥474 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 12% more expensive than in Japan
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