Cost of living in Ireland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (5,489 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,440 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (2,000 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (469 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (1,473 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (971 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (2,260 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (884 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (479 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (1,108 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (6,015 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (1,045 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (606 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,256 (972,608 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,700 (732,694 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (61,457 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,518 (654,487 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,112 (479,475 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (39,841 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (16,888 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €403 (173,895 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (46,543 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,519 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (6,134 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 513% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (33,941 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 572% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (15,717 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (38,766 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (37,929 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 275% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 275% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 (11,788,143 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 407% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (614 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 321% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €121 (52,285 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (2,220 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (5,828 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (24,748 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (2,260 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (1,409 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (1,940 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (924 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (998 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (7,095 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (15,857 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (9,646 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (40,464 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (31,203 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,922 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (1,599 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.99 (2,583 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 606% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €392 (168,837 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (169 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 735% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (19,266 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (5,577 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 1128% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,283 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria
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