- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (5,264 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (3,160 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.48 (1,859 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (518 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (1,562 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (984 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 (2,181 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (928 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (474 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (980 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (5,223 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (965 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (635 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,148 (891,583 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,699 (705,482 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (61,920 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,480 (614,418 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,099 (456,038 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (45,398 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (17,735 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €397 (164,686 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (45,786 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (3,890 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (5,133 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (33,745 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (14,749 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (36,210 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (42,551 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 226% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 226% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,566 (10,197,912 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (586 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €109 (45,278 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 (2,332 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (7,515 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (22,988 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (2,002 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (1,257 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.78 (1,985 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (770 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (954 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (6,265 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (15,862 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (9,153 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (39,175 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (28,073 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,558 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (1,340 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (2,444 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 338% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €507 (210,423 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.41 (171 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (18,770 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (4,955 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 975% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,488 prices entered by 742 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria
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