Cost of living in Ireland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (6,341 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,736 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (2,106 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (500 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (1,292 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (1,110 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (2,618 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (933 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (558 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (1,146 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (5,049 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (1,053 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (670 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,198 (964,145 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,828 (802,178 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (76,915 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,775 (778,990 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,188 (521,235 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (60,324 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 689% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (19,092 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (169,266 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (51,268 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,658 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (6,134 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (32,444 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (15,893 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (35,909 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (43,396 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 268% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 268% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,584 (12,102,383 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (760 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 317% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (51,991 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 524% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (2,267 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 331% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (7,893 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (25,009 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.34 (2,344 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (1,624 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.49 (1,969 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (1,084 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (1,056 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (8,265 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 407% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (16,621 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (11,282 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (56,972 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (31,932 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,002 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 415% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (1,572 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (2,772 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (215,829 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (38 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (18,952 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (6,666 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 1161% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,064 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria
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