Cost of living in Ireland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥1,957) | ¥1,145 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,153) | ¥719 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (¥650) | ¥437 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (¥154) | ¥211 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (¥399) | ¥282 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (¥342) | ¥815 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (¥808) | ¥951 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (¥288) | ¥984 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (¥172) | ¥421 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (¥354) | ¥268 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,558) | ¥1,770 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (¥325) | ¥217 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (¥207) | ¥225 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,198 (¥297,535) | ¥194,768 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,828 (¥247,552) | ¥126,641 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (¥23,736) | ¥21,178 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,775 (¥240,396) | ¥142,258 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,188 (¥160,853) | ¥80,836 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (¥18,616) | ¥13,643 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (¥5,892) | ¥3,988 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (¥52,235) | ¥59,521 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (¥15,821) | ¥17,809 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,129) | ¥665 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (¥1,893) | ¥2,700 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (¥10,012) | ¥7,941 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (¥4,905) | ¥4,162 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (¥11,081) | ¥7,471 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (¥13,392) | ¥15,388 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,584 (¥3,734,795) | ¥2,576,380 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (¥235) | ¥161 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (¥16,044) | ¥16,725 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (¥700) | ¥1,370 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (¥2,436) | ¥1,955 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (¥7,718) | ¥3,523 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.34 (¥723) | ¥2,205 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (¥501) | ¥648 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.49 (¥607) | ¥409 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (¥335) | ¥143 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (¥326) | ¥184 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (¥2,551) | ¥3,583 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ireland | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (¥5,129) | ¥4,280 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (¥3,482) | ¥3,593 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (¥17,581) | ¥20,657 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (¥9,854) | ¥6,242 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,544) | ¥1,034 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (¥485) | ¥533 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥855) | ¥526 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (¥66,605) | ¥58,872 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥12) | ¥41 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (¥5,849) | ¥11,178 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (¥2,057) | ¥554 | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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