Cost of living in Ireland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 237% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 237% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (32,472 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 424% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (18,337 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (9,220 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (2,315 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (7,851 ₦) | 2,530 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (5,684 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (12,824 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (5,100 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (2,881 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.88 (5,148 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (26,414 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.59 (6,417 ₦) | 1,387 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (3,195 ₦) | 1,179 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,438 (4,355,419 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,981 (3,539,333 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (355,750 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,685 (3,009,597 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (2,565,521 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (239,291 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (67,851 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (623,618 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (202,344 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (17,364 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 692% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (29,776 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 897% | |
| Clothes | + 461% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 461% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (187,913 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 1004% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (63,067 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (185,378 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (189,851 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Transportation | + 267% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 267% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (60,721,979 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (3,093 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (129,970 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 277% | |
| Personal Care | + 345% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 345% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (11,666 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (30,616 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1632% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (112,712 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 540% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (10,838 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (8,705 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 398% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (11,191 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (4,356 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (4,830 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (39,293 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 982% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (100,704 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (40,053 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (216,636 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 1323% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (146,171 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (24,948 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 449% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (7,467 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (12,981 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 813% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (1,084,384 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (1,138 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (83,564 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €18 (31,764 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1171% | |
| TOTAL | + 213% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 646 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 213% more expensive than in Nigeria
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