Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£11) | £11 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.80 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.69 (£3.96) | £3.31 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (£0.96) | £0.86 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (£2.83) | £2.32 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (£2.01) | £1.93 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.13 (£4.33) | £3.85 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (£1.76) | £1.82 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (£0.93) | £0.97 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.58 (£2.18) | £1.77 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (£11) | £8 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.45 (£2.07) | £1.93 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (£1.21) | £0.96 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,265 (£1,911) | £1,790 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,692 (£1,427) | £1,347 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (£122) | £132 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,565 (£1,320) | £1,028 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,115 (£940) | £887 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (£89) | £109 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (£36) | £23 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (£323) | £315 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (£102) | £85 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£7) | £7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (£73) | £68 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£29) | £30 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (£75) | £69 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (£88) | £71 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,934 (£21,876) | £20,092 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (£1.21) | £1.27 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (£96) | £81 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.23 (£4.41) | £3.67 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (£12) | £9 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (£49) | £83 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (£5.29) | £3.03 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (£2.76) | £1.41 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 (£3.78) | £3.37 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.15 (£1.81) | £1.72 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (£2.02) | £1.43 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£14) | £12 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (£33) | £30 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£19) | £20 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (£61) | £106 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£55) | £54 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (£2.92) | £2.94 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.93 (£5.00) | £4.40 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €412 (£347) | £388 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (£0.38) | £0.11 | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (£37) | £33 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (£11) | £11 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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