Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £13 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 (£5.01) | £3.47 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (£1.21) | £0.95 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (£3.83) | £2.99 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.68 (£3.22) | £2.07 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (£5.23) | £4.21 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (£2.28) | £2.06 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (£1.15) | £0.78 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.14 (£2.75) | £1.75 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (£12) | £8 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (£2.33) | £2.03 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (£1.32) | £0.92 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,694 (£2,363) | £2,053 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,050 (£1,798) | £1,536 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (£205) | £187 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,906 (£1,671) | £1,220 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,441 (£1,264) | £1,039 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (£151) | £126 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (£39) | £25 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €472 (£414) | £278 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£83) | £85 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (£10) | £6 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (£15) | £13 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£73) | £66 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£38) | £32 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (£83) | £74 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (£86) | £72 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,282 (£25,679) | £23,492 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (£1.67) | £1.71 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €116 (£102) | £94 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (£4.63) | £3.65 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (£17) | £10 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (£53) | £81 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.62 (£4.93) | £2.65 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.29 (£3.77) | £1.71 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (£5.61) | £3.56 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (£2.73) | £2.10 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (£2.22) | £1.56 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (£18) | £15 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 27% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (£50) | £34 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (£22) | £21 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 (£99) | £115 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (£78) | £61 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (£12) | £9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (£3.21) | £3.23 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.91) | £5.15 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €720 (£632) | £473 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (£0.22) | £0.13 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (£44) | £38 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (£14) | £13 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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