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Cost of living in Ireland compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,041) | ₨582 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,227) | ₨696 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (₨738) | ₨215 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (₨200) | ₨107 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.60 (₨572) | ₨124 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (₨385) | ₨93 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (₨813) | ₨621 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (₨311) | ₨160 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (₨175) | ₨41 | + 329% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.52 (₨400) | ₨282 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (₨2,028) | ₨3,029 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.35 (₨373) | ₨120 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (₨221) | ₨60 | + 270% | |
| Housing | + 326% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 326% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,137 (₨339,714) | ₨56,087 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,760 (₨279,873) | ₨35,662 | + 685% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (₨24,798) | ₨8,088 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,521 (₨241,790) | ₨45,170 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,134 (₨180,237) | ₨28,565 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (₨17,828) | ₨6,373 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (₨6,767) | ₨2,677 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €403 (₨64,019) | ₨38,364 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨19,415) | ₨11,768 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨1,530) | ₨507 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨2,052) | ₨1,170 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨13,426) | ₨2,502 | + 437% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨5,586) | ₨3,956 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨13,883) | ₨6,582 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₨17,578) | ₨5,545 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 257% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 257% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,248 (₨3,696,320) | ₨2,197,280 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₨225) | ₨94 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €109 (₨17,278) | ₨2,657 | + 550% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (₨901) | ₨253 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €22 (₨3,575) | ₨800 | + 347% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (₨9,181) | ₨2,280 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.17 (₨663) | ₨524 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.88 (₨458) | ₨279 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (₨770) | ₨341 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (₨310) | ₨160 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (₨410) | ₨103 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨2,430) | ₨510 | + 377% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₨6,777) | ₨1,501 | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨3,511) | ₨1,147 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €63 (₨9,975) | ₨4,052 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₨10,354) | ₨3,180 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,718) | ₨1,351 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (₨525) | ₨474 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.87 (₨933) | ₨556 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (₨72,823) | ₨58,419 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.47 (₨75) | ₨29 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (₨7,688) | ₨3,980 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (₨1,930) | ₨305 | + 534% | |
| TOTAL | + 210% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,347 prices entered by 1,127 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan
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