Cost of living in Ireland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 283% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 283% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨6,078) | ₨916 | + 564% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨3,328) | ₨1,082 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (₨1,726) | ₨533 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (₨439) | ₨232 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 (₨1,472) | ₨323 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (₨1,064) | ₨165 | + 543% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,400) | ₨836 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (₨954) | ₨279 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₨539) | ₨114 | + 372% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.88 (₨963) | ₨391 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (₨4,944) | ₨2,624 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.73 (₨1,246) | ₨209 | + 497% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.77 (₨593) | ₨144 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 539% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 539% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,482 (₨829,873) | ₨137,741 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,003 (₨669,598) | ₨58,708 | + 1041% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (₨63,703) | ₨21,580 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,711 (₨572,164) | ₨79,067 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,889 (₨631,678) | ₨35,699 | + 1669% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (₨44,788) | ₨17,044 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (₨13,396) | ₨2,308 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (₨114,646) | ₨58,431 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (₨37,872) | ₨29,384 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨3,130) | ₨1,281 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨5,673) | ₨625 | + 808% | |
| Clothes | + 184% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €127 (₨42,350) | ₨4,832 | + 777% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨11,804) | ₨9,004 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (₨34,697) | ₨13,089 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (₨35,534) | ₨13,255 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 277% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 277% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,494 (₨11,533,453) | ₨2,800,000 | + 312% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (₨578) | ₨272 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (₨24,005) | ₨4,030 | + 496% | |
| Personal Care | + 282% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 282% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨2,152) | ₨230 | + 837% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨4,344) | ₨838 | + 419% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (₨20,976) | ₨3,307 | + 534% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €9 (₨3,130) | ₨1,222 | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.51 (₨1,508) | ₨649 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₨2,095) | ₨557 | + 276% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (₨680) | ₨396 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (₨904) | ₨217 | + 316% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨7,421) | ₨495 | + 1400% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ireland | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (₨19,914) | ₨3,859 | + 416% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨7,497) | ₨1,827 | + 310% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (₨40,547) | ₨6,844 | + 492% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (₨29,885) | ₨8,435 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₨4,669) | ₨2,877 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.46 (₨1,492) | ₨566 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨2,463) | ₨979 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (₨226,227) | ₨149,999 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (₨213) | ₨255 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (₨16,805) | ₨5,226 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €18 (₨5,999) | ₨637 | + 841% | |
| TOTAL | + 235% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 960 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan
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