Cost of living in Ireland compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (CHF 17) | CHF 28 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 11 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 1.75 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.90 (CHF 4.60) | CHF 8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.95 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 3.86 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.95 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 3.64 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.47 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.69 (CHF 2.53) | CHF 2.59 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.36 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 3.36 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.46 | - 52% | |
| 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 | €2,493 (CHF 2,340) | CHF 2,898 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,911 (CHF 1,794) | CHF 2,318 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (CHF 182) | CHF 364 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,856 (CHF 1,742) | CHF 1,869 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,438 (CHF 1,350) | CHF 1,326 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (CHF 118) | CHF 108 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (CHF 31) | CHF 51 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €385 (CHF 361) | CHF 349 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (CHF 112) | CHF 115 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 30 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (CHF 93) | CHF 98 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (CHF 34) | CHF 61 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (CHF 93) | CHF 103 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (CHF 100) | CHF 135 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,459 (CHF 31,402) | CHF 31,584 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (CHF 1.74) | CHF 1.88 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (CHF 69) | CHF 78 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 10 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (CHF 60) | CHF 180 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 5.72 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.04 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 11 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.13 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 5.38 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 5.39 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 22) | CHF 53 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 29% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (CHF 52) | CHF 87 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 21) | CHF 41 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €123 (CHF 115) | CHF 169 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (CHF 82) | CHF 163 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 20 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.31 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 7 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 8 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €658 (CHF 617) | CHF 519 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (CHF 72) | CHF 104 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 9 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland
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