Cost of living in Ireland compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 221% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 221% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨2,720) | ₨409 | + 565% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,571) | ₨664 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 (₨894) | ₨270 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (₨207) | ₨115 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.38 (₨625) | ₨152 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (₨448) | ₨86 | + 420% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (₨845) | ₨705 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (₨440) | ₨149 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (₨230) | ₨54 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (₨449) | ₨259 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (₨2,299) | ₨1,613 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (₨445) | ₨129 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.84 (₨341) | ₨82 | + 318% | |
| Housing | + 392% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 392% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,192 (₨405,316) | ₨59,133 | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,756 (₨324,774) | ₨34,803 | + 833% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (₨27,525) | ₨10,816 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,680 (₨310,648) | ₨44,394 | + 600% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,375 (₨254,204) | ₨29,973 | + 748% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (₨16,305) | ₨9,791 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (₨6,053) | ₨2,396 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨64,662) | ₨45,377 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (₨21,824) | ₨17,434 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.76 (₨1,065) | ₨644 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨2,317) | ₨580 | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (₨12,414) | ₨2,793 | + 345% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (₨5,313) | ₨4,939 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (₨14,081) | ₨8,915 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (₨16,589) | ₨5,901 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 366% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 366% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,880 (₨5,155,663) | ₨2,677,660 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (₨241) | ₨106 | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 (₨23,471) | ₨1,966 | + 1094% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 214% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨1,271) | ₨250 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €27 (₨4,926) | ₨778 | + 533% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (₨10,503) | ₨1,865 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.47 (₨828) | ₨577 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 (₨616) | ₨370 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (₨892) | ₨526 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (₨366) | ₨185 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (₨444) | ₨156 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨3,623) | ₨515 | + 604% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨7,481) | ₨2,013 | + 272% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨3,982) | ₨1,512 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (₨18,515) | ₨2,928 | + 532% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨11,493) | ₨3,842 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨2,074) | ₨1,548 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (₨667) | ₨492 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨1,117) | ₨444 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (₨95,314) | ₨75,858 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 (₨110) | ₨41 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (₨8,446) | ₨3,814 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (₨2,626) | ₨282 | + 831% | |
| TOTAL | + 279% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,520 prices entered by 561 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 279% more expensive than in Pakistan
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