- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
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 | €13 (£12) | £11 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.61 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (£4.04) | £3.65 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (£1.14) | £0.87 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (£3.51) | £2.70 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (£2.18) | £1.94 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.15 (£4.62) | £4.50 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (£2.00) | £1.98 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.11 (£0.99) | £0.86 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (£2.19) | £1.81 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (£12) | £9 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (£2.10) | £1.82 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (£1.34) | £0.92 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,156 (£1,934) | £1,839 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,690 (£1,516) | £1,197 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (£139) | £151 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,465 (£1,314) | £1,117 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,087 (£975) | £771 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (£101) | £153 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (£38) | £21 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €417 (£374) | £335 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (£94) | £84 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (£10) | £6 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (£31) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£79) | £70 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (£87) | £71 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,766 (£22,220) | £18,212 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (£1.25) | £1.23 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €111 (£100) | £95 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.03 (£4.52) | £3.22 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (£15) | £8 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (£50) | £71 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.73 (£4.24) | £3.42 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (£2.84) | £1.52 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.88 (£4.38) | £3.24 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (£1.70) | £1.76 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (£2.26) | £1.52 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (£13) | £13 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£35) | £31 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (£75) | £115 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (£60) | £56 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (£2.89) | £2.95 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (£5.29) | £4.35 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (£464) | £402 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.48 (£0.43) | £0.15 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (£41) | £43 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (£11) | £10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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