- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (¥1,641) | ¥1,039 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (¥980) | ¥691 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (¥574) | ¥441 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (¥159) | ¥203 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (¥502) | ¥288 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (¥326) | ¥754 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (¥665) | ¥924 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (¥287) | ¥683 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (¥145) | ¥401 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (¥310) | ¥280 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (¥1,650) | ¥1,538 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (¥300) | ¥199 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (¥194) | ¥198 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,145 (¥275,256) | ¥218,000 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,692 (¥217,148) | ¥123,235 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (¥19,657) | ¥21,518 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,496 (¥192,002) | ¥110,576 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (¥139,942) | ¥71,567 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (¥14,368) | ¥12,926 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (¥5,404) | ¥4,101 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (¥51,073) | ¥55,558 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (¥13,254) | ¥16,537 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (¥1,379) | ¥711 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,621) | ¥1,838 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (¥10,565) | ¥7,354 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,444) | ¥4,336 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (¥11,374) | ¥8,421 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (¥12,629) | ¥14,523 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,134 (¥3,097,579) | ¥2,510,530 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (¥180) | ¥145 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €111 (¥14,235) | ¥11,257 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 (¥640) | ¥1,278 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (¥2,102) | ¥1,019 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (¥7,144) | ¥3,622 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (¥607) | ¥612 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (¥393) | ¥707 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (¥618) | ¥455 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (¥242) | ¥137 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (¥309) | ¥229 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥1,893) | ¥2,862 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (¥5,007) | ¥3,989 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (¥2,725) | ¥3,357 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (¥10,956) | ¥14,181 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (¥8,627) | ¥7,538 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,420) | ¥964 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (¥416) | ¥487 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (¥759) | ¥586 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (¥66,356) | ¥49,094 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (¥62) | ¥56 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (¥5,946) | ¥10,897 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (¥1,530) | ¥468 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in Japan
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