Cost of living in Ireland compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 27 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.43 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 11 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.81 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.65 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 8 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (CHF 2.87) | CHF 4.50 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (CHF 2.63) | CHF 4.33 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 2.27 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.83 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 2.33 | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 13 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (CHF 2.80) | CHF 2.87 | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.78 (CHF 1.72) | CHF 2.35 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 21% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 (CHF 2,594) | CHF 3,527 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,078 (CHF 2,003) | CHF 2,866 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (CHF 243) | CHF 205 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (CHF 1,818) | CHF 2,179 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,464 (CHF 1,412) | CHF 1,557 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 (CHF 161) | CHF 94 | + 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (CHF 39) | CHF 53 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (CHF 360) | CHF 305 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (CHF 107) | CHF 116 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 17 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 30 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (CHF 87) | CHF 111 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (CHF 45) | CHF 64 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (CHF 97) | CHF 118 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (CHF 99) | CHF 184 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 11% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,083 (CHF 29,000) | CHF 36,492 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 1.84 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (CHF 71) | CHF 78 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 26 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (CHF 62) | CHF 211 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (CHF 5.34) | CHF 5.94 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (CHF 4.32) | CHF 4.15 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 4.35 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 4.98 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 58 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (CHF 53) | CHF 71 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 39 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €206 (CHF 198) | CHF 101 | + 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (CHF 97) | CHF 125 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (CHF 3.57) | CHF 5.21 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €748 (CHF 721) | CHF 434 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.33 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (CHF 54) | CHF 88 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (CHF 15) | CHF 9 | + 66% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland
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