Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 33% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 25% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dublin | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (£16) | £12 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£10) | £8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.12 (£4.39) | £3.49 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (£1.22) | £1.18 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.07 (£4.35) | £3.57 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (£2.42) | £2.20 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.27) | £4.91 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.24 (£2.77) | £1.96 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (£1.46) | £0.91 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.81 (£2.41) | £1.90 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (£12) | £8 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.48 (£2.98) | £2.20 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (£1.03) | £0.92 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 76% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dublin | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,695 (£2,310) | £1,322 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,160 (£1,852) | £910 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €225 (£193) | £93 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,989 (£1,705) | £901 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,447 (£1,241) | £701 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €151 (£129) | £74 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (£26) | £16 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (£317) | £272 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (£97) | £81 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (£15) | £14 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 8% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dublin | Belfast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (£83) | £64 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £36 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£84) | £68 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (£86) | £80 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 5% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,033 (£25,747) | £21,811 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (£1.40) | £1.53 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (£62) | £60 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£15) | £12 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 51% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.29) | £3.29 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (£16) | £7 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (£57) | £67 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.59 (£4.79) | £3.72 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.28 (£3.67) | £1.44 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (£5.90) | £2.42 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.61 (£2.24) | £1.85 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (£2.42) | £1.24 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£20) | £14 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 40% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dublin | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €65 (£56) | £41 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£19) | £17 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (£132) | £78 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €93 (£80) | £50 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (£11) | £10 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (£3.35) | £3.58 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£6) | £5.51 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €650 (£557) | £400 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (£0.29) | £0.20 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (£52) | £27 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €17 (£14) | £12 | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 316 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
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