Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £12 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £5.72 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.88 (£4.10) | £3.19 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (£1.03) | £0.89 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (£2.29) | £2.57 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 (£1.46) | £1.93 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.95 (£4.15) | £3.40 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (£1.75) | £1.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (£1.08) | £1.01 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (£2.04) | £1.90 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.59 (£2.17) | £1.86 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (£1.30) | £1.13 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,093 (£1,756) | £1,685 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,747 (£1,466) | £1,265 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (£163) | £145 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,740 (£1,460) | £1,041 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,111 (£932) | £756 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €171 (£144) | £109 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (£38) | £28 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (£319) | £314 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (£105) | £80 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£5.60) | £5.87 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €58 (£49) | £61 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£27) | £31 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €69 (£58) | £68 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (£64) | £69 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,537 (£22,265) | £21,045 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (£1.34) | £1.31 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (£80) | £68 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.42) | £3.18 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 (£21) | £9 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (£47) | £87 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.25 (£4.40) | £2.81 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (£3.07) | £1.54 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (£3.32) | £3.44 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.57 (£2.16) | £1.74 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (£2.51) | £1.45 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (£17) | £16 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 32% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£33) | £34 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (£21) | £19 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (£82) | £121 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (£50) | £57 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (£2.93) | £2.98 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.29) | £4.63 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (£398) | £476 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.66 (£0.55) | £0.10 | + 475% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (£44) | £33 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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