Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.88 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (£4.07) | £3.31 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (£0.92) | £0.86 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (£3.07) | £2.47 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (£2.11) | £2.08 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (£4.06) | £4.09 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (£1.96) | £1.93 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (£1.08) | £0.79 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (£2.13) | £1.71 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£11) | £8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (£2.02) | £1.95 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (£1.21) | £0.92 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,286 (£2,025) | £1,812 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,745 (£1,545) | £1,093 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (£142) | £146 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,531 (£1,356) | £1,120 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,293 (£1,145) | £1,034 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (£79) | £96 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (£29) | £22 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (£313) | £322 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (£96) | £73 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£11) | £12 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (£55) | £71 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£28) | £33 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (£75) | £78 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (£77) | £75 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,934 (£23,854) | £20,036 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (£1.15) | £1.20 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €132 (£117) | £87 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.57) | £3.27 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (£12) | £9 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (£50) | £81 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.83 (£4.27) | £3.59 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (£2.69) | £1.58 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (£3.99) | £3.36 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.12 (£1.88) | £1.87 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 (£2.08) | £1.52 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (£16) | £14 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (£35) | £30 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £18 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (£96) | £133 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (£59) | £57 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.68 (£3.26) | £3.25 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.37) | £4.70 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (£364) | £429 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (£0.35) | £0.14 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£41) | £34 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (£12) | £12 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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