Cost of living in Ireland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨4,918) | ₨851 | + 478% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨2,961) | ₨952 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (₨1,786) | ₨348 | + 413% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (₨480) | ₨169 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.64 (₨1,435) | ₨282 | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (₨995) | ₨252 | + 294% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.77 (₨1,782) | ₨1,139 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (₨798) | ₨290 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (₨429) | ₨122 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.69 (₨831) | ₨549 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (₨4,140) | ₨2,949 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.80 (₨865) | ₨289 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (₨588) | ₨191 | + 207% | |
| Housing | + 523% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 523% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,684 (₨829,785) | ₨118,562 | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,213 (₨684,098) | ₨73,692 | + 828% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (₨79,815) | ₨23,696 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,750 (₨541,110) | ₨59,994 | + 802% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,512 (₨467,552) | ₨50,948 | + 818% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €200 (₨61,830) | ₨20,196 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (₨13,996) | ₨2,076 | + 574% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €439 (₨135,687) | ₨71,670 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨25,230) | ₨22,629 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨2,953) | ₨1,673 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₨4,798) | ₨1,564 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 189% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (₨24,813) | ₨3,426 | + 624% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (₨14,590) | ₨6,254 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨29,253) | ₨13,199 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (₨31,179) | ₨8,569 | + 264% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,943 (₨9,875,728) | ₨4,456,060 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (₨560) | ₨270 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (₨26,919) | ₨4,626 | + 482% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (₨1,808) | ₨1,015 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨4,588) | ₨1,391 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (₨19,811) | ₨3,667 | + 440% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (₨2,013) | ₨521 | + 286% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (₨1,285) | ₨922 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨2,110) | ₨736 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.26 (₨1,007) | ₨249 | + 304% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.88 (₨890) | ₨242 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨6,337) | ₨860 | + 637% | |
| Entertainment | + 321% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 321% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (₨17,983) | ₨3,545 | + 407% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨7,351) | ₨2,089 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €144 (₨44,584) | ₨2,959 | + 1407% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 (₨29,008) | ₨7,109 | + 308% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨4,117) | ₨880 | + 368% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.67 (₨1,135) | ₨669 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨2,118) | ₨1,106 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €646 (₨199,674) | ₨119,622 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (₨103) | ₨3.79 | + 2611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (₨16,949) | ₨3,764 | + 350% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (₨4,860) | ₨415 | + 1070% | |
| TOTAL | + 299% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,770 prices entered by 589 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 299% more expensive than in Pakistan
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