Cost of living in Ireland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,749 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,949 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (2,208 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (492 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.21 (1,473 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (1,127 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 (2,161 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (1,037 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (582 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (1,123 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (5,739 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (1,099 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (759 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,210 (1,013,299 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,757 (805,612 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (62,710 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,586 (727,290 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,336 (612,293 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (39,696 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (15,081 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (165,851 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (52,360 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,823 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (5,753 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 475% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (30,036 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 352% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (12,320 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (35,970 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (40,130 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 204% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,683 (12,690,528 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (594 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 (58,186 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,004 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €28 (12,814 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 372% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (25,936 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (2,013 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,436 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.19 (1,923 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (866 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (1,009 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (8,789 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (19,036 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (10,100 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (45,563 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (27,795 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,243 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (1,641 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (2,770 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 593% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 (237,772 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 (274 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 678% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (20,795 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (6,457 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 1093% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,574 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria
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