Cost of living in Ireland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (14,367 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 578% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (8,246 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (4,801 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.52 (1,265 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.88 (4,052 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (2,544 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (5,216 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (2,131 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (1,241 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.04 (2,524 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (11,452 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.01 (2,501 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (1,662 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 206% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,708 (2,248,445 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,311 (1,919,019 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 740% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 (229,104 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,786 (1,482,521 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,476 (1,225,304 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (168,653 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €53 (43,597 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €426 (353,873 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (70,728 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (8,057 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (12,876 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (70,136 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 446% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (38,547 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (84,218 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (85,192 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,003 (25,740,600 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 358% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (1,400 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (67,809 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (5,769 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 516% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (12,320 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (52,097 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (5,420 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (3,023 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (5,714 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.96 (2,458 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (1,983 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (17,909 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 911% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ireland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (48,206 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (19,806 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (117,879 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 806% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (82,647 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (11,064 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (3,039 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (5,763 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 476% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €698 (579,165 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1072% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (276 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (55,964 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (13,016 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 821% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,167 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 171% more expensive than in Nigeria
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