Cost of living in Ireland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 229% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 229% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨3,021) | ₨519 | + 482% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨1,780) | ₨742 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (₨1,003) | ₨215 | + 367% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (₨238) | ₨119 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (₨616) | ₨168 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 (₨529) | ₨102 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (₨1,248) | ₨658 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (₨444) | ₨194 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (₨266) | ₨51 | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (₨546) | ₨220 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨2,406) | ₨2,141 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (₨502) | ₨170 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (₨319) | ₨77 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 433% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 433% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,198 (₨459,411) | ₨65,360 | + 603% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,828 (₨382,234) | ₨44,450 | + 760% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (₨36,650) | ₨14,918 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,775 (₨371,186) | ₨47,849 | + 676% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,188 (₨248,366) | ₨35,800 | + 594% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (₨28,744) | ₨10,123 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (₨9,097) | ₨2,270 | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (₨80,654) | ₨53,975 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (₨24,429) | ₨18,356 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,743) | ₨851 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨2,923) | ₨797 | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (₨15,459) | ₨4,868 | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨7,573) | ₨7,670 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (₨17,110) | ₨17,357 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (₨20,678) | ₨8,106 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 190% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,584 (₨5,766,737) | ₨5,697,890 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (₨362) | ₨146 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 (₨24,773) | ₨4,073 | + 508% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.17 (₨1,080) | ₨237 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨3,761) | ₨572 | + 558% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (₨11,917) | ₨1,768 | + 574% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.34 (₨1,117) | ₨1,267 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.70 (₨774) | ₨575 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.49 (₨938) | ₨371 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.47 (₨516) | ₨352 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (₨503) | ₨116 | + 333% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨3,938) | ₨681 | + 479% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨7,920) | ₨2,016 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 (₨5,376) | ₨1,908 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €130 (₨27,147) | ₨2,708 | + 902% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (₨15,215) | ₨4,907 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨2,383) | ₨1,025 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (₨749) | ₨469 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨1,321) | ₨513 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (₨102,842) | ₨107,118 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨18) | ₨4.02 | + 354% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (₨9,031) | ₨4,729 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (₨3,176) | ₨237 | + 1239% | |
| TOTAL | + 227% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan
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