- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.59 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (£3.89) | £3.61 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (£1.08) | £0.87 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (£3.40) | £2.68 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (£2.21) | £1.92 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.18 (£4.51) | £4.52 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (£1.94) | £1.97 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (£0.98) | £0.85 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (£2.10) | £1.76 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (£11) | £9 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (£2.03) | £1.82 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (£1.31) | £0.92 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,145 (£1,865) | £1,857 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,692 (£1,471) | £1,198 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 (£133) | £157 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,496 (£1,301) | £1,145 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,090 (£948) | £783 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (£97) | £145 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (£37) | £22 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €398 (£346) | £338 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (£90) | £85 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£9) | £6 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (£72) | £63 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£77) | £70 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (£86) | £72 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,134 (£20,988) | £18,349 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (£1.22) | £1.24 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €111 (£96) | £94 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 1% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.98 (£4.33) | £3.33 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (£14) | £8 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (£48) | £74 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (£4.11) | £3.48 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.06 (£2.66) | £1.53 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.82 (£4.19) | £3.22 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (£1.64) | £1.80 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (£2.09) | £1.54 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £13 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£34) | £31 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £21 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (£74) | £115 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (£58) | £54 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.24 (£2.82) | £2.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (£5.14) | £4.36 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (£450) | £401 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (£0.42) | £0.15 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£40) | £43 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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