Cost of living in Cork, Ireland vs Amsterdam, Netherlands
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cork (Ireland) is 8% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €15 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.05 | €4.81 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 | €1.26 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 | €3.46 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 | €2.70 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.69 | €7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 | €2.48 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 | €2.03 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 | €1.66 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 | €12 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 | €2.71 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 | €1.37 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 21% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,405 | €2,002 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,011 | €1,552 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 | €172 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,129 | €1,512 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 | €1,105 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 | €108 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 | €32 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €433 | €469 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 | €150 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €9 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €15 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 17% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 | €101 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 | €35 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €93 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 | €131 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 21% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,621 | €29,912 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 | €1.66 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 | €88 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €25 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 6% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.73 | €4.73 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 | €11 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | €35 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.31 | €3.54 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 | €3.52 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 | €3.46 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 | €1.83 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.74 | €1.91 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 | €30 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €42 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €24 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 | €78 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 | €66 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 | €3.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.72 | €4.76 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €446 | €455 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €52 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €8 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 537 prices entered by 130 different people.
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