- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.62 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (£4.10) | £3.67 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (£1.08) | £0.86 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 (£3.40) | £2.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (£2.13) | £1.94 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 (£4.65) | £4.49 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (£1.91) | £1.98 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (£1.00) | £0.85 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (£2.07) | £1.78 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (£12) | £8 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (£2.03) | £1.80 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (£1.30) | £0.89 | + 46% | |
| 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 | €2,156 (£1,904) | £1,803 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,682 (£1,485) | £1,197 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£134) | £157 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,464 (£1,292) | £1,086 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,059 (£935) | £749 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (£97) | £150 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (£37) | £21 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €447 (£394) | £334 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£96) | £83 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £6 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 2% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (£72) | £65 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (£29) | £32 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£79) | £69 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (£87) | £73 | + 19% | |
| 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 | €24,729 (£21,834) | £18,310 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (£1.21) | £1.21 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (£101) | £98 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (£4.33) | £3.25 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (£15) | £8 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (£48) | £70 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.93 (£4.36) | £3.28 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (£2.92) | £1.60 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 (£4.40) | £3.22 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (£1.83) | £1.76 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (£2.36) | £1.54 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £13 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £30 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£19) | £21 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (£78) | £121 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (£59) | £55 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (£2.78) | £2.96 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.85 (£5.17) | £4.37 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (£458) | £409 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.43 (£0.38) | £0.14 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (£40) | £45 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (£10) | £10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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