Cost of living in Ireland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,317) | ₨577 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,452) | ₨658 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (₨844) | ₨249 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨198) | ₨108 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (₨622) | ₨120 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (₨410) | ₨96 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.24 (₨954) | ₨526 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (₨373) | ₨176 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (₨202) | ₨44 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (₨468) | ₨344 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (₨2,539) | ₨1,632 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (₨441) | ₨126 | + 250% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (₨256) | ₨57 | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 371% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 371% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,256 (₨410,504) | ₨60,758 | + 576% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,700 (₨309,245) | ₨35,785 | + 764% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (₨25,939) | ₨9,753 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,518 (₨276,236) | ₨53,937 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,112 (₨202,370) | ₨30,998 | + 553% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (₨16,816) | ₨7,631 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (₨7,128) | ₨2,510 | + 184% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €403 (₨73,395) | ₨40,341 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (₨19,644) | ₨12,473 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,485) | ₨609 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨2,589) | ₨649 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₨14,325) | ₨2,518 | + 469% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨6,634) | ₨3,757 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨16,362) | ₨6,430 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (₨16,009) | ₨5,127 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 338% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 338% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,344 (₨4,975,370) | ₨2,319,940 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₨259) | ₨115 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €121 (₨22,068) | ₨2,310 | + 855% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (₨937) | ₨235 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨2,460) | ₨426 | + 478% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (₨10,445) | ₨1,378 | + 658% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (₨954) | ₨435 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (₨595) | ₨332 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (₨819) | ₨311 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.14 (₨390) | ₨207 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (₨421) | ₨138 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨2,995) | ₨434 | + 589% | |
| Entertainment | + 252% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (₨6,692) | ₨1,566 | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨4,071) | ₨1,256 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €94 (₨17,079) | ₨3,430 | + 398% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (₨13,170) | ₨3,673 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨2,077) | ₨792 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (₨675) | ₨348 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.99 (₨1,090) | ₨516 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €392 (₨71,260) | ₨46,753 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (₨71) | ₨4.30 | + 1555% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (₨8,131) | ₨4,335 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (₨2,354) | ₨215 | + 993% | |
| TOTAL | + 283% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,219 prices entered by 743 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 283% more expensive than in Pakistan
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