Cost of living in Ireland compared to Japan
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| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥3,034) | ¥1,035 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,713) | ¥817 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (¥862) | ¥618 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (¥216) | ¥237 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (¥734) | ¥335 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (¥531) | ¥439 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,198) | ¥1,195 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (¥476) | ¥822 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (¥269) | ¥509 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.88 (¥481) | ¥312 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (¥2,468) | ¥1,267 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.59 (¥600) | ¥276 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (¥299) | ¥293 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,438 (¥406,965) | ¥365,082 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,981 (¥330,711) | ¥197,811 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (¥33,241) | ¥19,132 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,685 (¥281,213) | ¥145,654 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (¥239,719) | ¥106,059 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (¥22,359) | ¥8,349 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (¥6,340) | ¥4,448 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (¥58,270) | ¥74,559 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (¥18,907) | ¥25,414 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,623) | ¥1,338 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (¥2,782) | ¥2,815 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (¥17,558) | ¥9,315 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (¥5,893) | ¥5,103 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (¥17,322) | ¥9,892 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (¥17,739) | ¥12,189 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 54% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (¥5,673,787) | ¥3,060,780 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (¥289) | ¥169 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (¥12,144) | ¥8,198 | + 48% | |
| 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) | €7 (¥1,090) | ¥2,133 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (¥2,861) | ¥2,551 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (¥10,532) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (¥1,013) | ¥1,337 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (¥813) | ¥930 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (¥1,046) | ¥622 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (¥407) | ¥224 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (¥451) | ¥188 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (¥3,672) | ¥4,604 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (¥9,410) | ¥4,908 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥3,743) | ¥3,881 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (¥20,242) | ¥7,212 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (¥13,658) | ¥8,269 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥2,331) | ¥1,244 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (¥698) | ¥547 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥1,213) | ¥674 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (¥101,324) | ¥51,659 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (¥106) | ¥52 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (¥7,808) | ¥9,530 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €18 (¥2,968) | ¥613 | + 384% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 849 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 53% more expensive than in Japan
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