Cost of living in Ireland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (¥1,953) | ¥981 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,128) | ¥700 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (¥642) | ¥414 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (¥149) | ¥205 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.38 (¥449) | ¥251 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (¥322) | ¥655 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (¥607) | ¥964 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (¥316) | ¥741 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (¥165) | ¥391 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (¥322) | ¥300 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (¥1,651) | ¥1,420 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (¥320) | ¥178 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.84 (¥245) | ¥217 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,192 (¥291,031) | ¥299,320 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,756 (¥233,198) | ¥164,446 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (¥19,764) | ¥21,056 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,680 (¥223,055) | ¥150,152 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,375 (¥182,527) | ¥78,123 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (¥11,708) | ¥11,902 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (¥4,346) | ¥4,118 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (¥46,429) | ¥70,060 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (¥15,671) | ¥12,705 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.76 (¥765) | ¥794 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,664) | ¥2,406 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (¥8,914) | ¥7,319 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥3,987) | ¥4,417 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (¥10,111) | ¥8,375 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (¥11,911) | ¥13,139 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,880 (¥3,701,939) | ¥2,627,120 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (¥173) | ¥135 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 (¥16,853) | ¥10,272 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (¥913) | ¥1,148 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €27 (¥3,537) | ¥1,229 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (¥7,541) | ¥5,176 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (¥594) | ¥803 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (¥442) | ¥611 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (¥641) | ¥528 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (¥263) | ¥152 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (¥319) | ¥258 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (¥2,602) | ¥3,156 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥5,371) | ¥3,672 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (¥2,859) | ¥3,638 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (¥13,294) | ¥16,372 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (¥8,252) | ¥6,066 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,489) | ¥1,131 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (¥479) | ¥435 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥802) | ¥548 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (¥68,439) | ¥55,862 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 (¥79) | ¥53 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (¥6,064) | ¥9,625 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (¥1,886) | ¥530 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 28% more expensive than in Japan
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