- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₨2,009) | ₨559 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,206) | ₨610 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.48 (₨709) | ₨222 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (₨198) | ₨108 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (₨596) | ₨121 | + 392% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (₨376) | ₨80 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 (₨832) | ₨439 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (₨354) | ₨154 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.14 (₨181) | ₨40 | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (₨374) | ₨293 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (₨1,993) | ₨2,141 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (₨368) | ₨117 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (₨242) | ₨56 | + 336% | |
| Housing | + 334% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 334% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,149 (₨340,454) | ₨57,192 | + 495% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,698 (₨269,019) | ₨36,148 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (₨23,649) | ₨8,238 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,471 (₨232,990) | ₨44,615 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,098 (₨173,962) | ₨25,516 | + 582% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (₨16,732) | ₨6,795 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €43 (₨6,747) | ₨2,646 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (₨62,435) | ₨39,967 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨17,471) | ₨11,006 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨1,484) | ₨499 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨1,959) | ₨939 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨12,911) | ₨2,600 | + 397% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨5,565) | ₨4,026 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨13,849) | ₨6,156 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (₨15,994) | ₨5,351 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 296% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 296% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,566 (₨3,891,370) | ₨1,833,160 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₨224) | ₨90 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €109 (₨17,272) | ₨2,481 | + 596% | |
| Personal Care | + 183% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.62 (₨890) | ₨227 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨2,868) | ₨652 | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (₨8,772) | ₨2,133 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.82 (₨764) | ₨444 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (₨480) | ₨275 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.78 (₨758) | ₨340 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (₨294) | ₨142 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (₨364) | ₨109 | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (₨2,365) | ₨637 | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨6,034) | ₨1,494 | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨3,490) | ₨1,128 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (₨14,412) | ₨3,688 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (₨10,749) | ₨3,101 | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,737) | ₨526 | + 230% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (₨511) | ₨392 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.89 (₨934) | ₨548 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €507 (₨80,294) | ₨54,726 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.41 (₨65) | ₨26 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (₨7,162) | ₨4,025 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (₨1,891) | ₨185 | + 924% | |
| TOTAL | + 230% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,454 prices entered by 1,165 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan
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