Cost of living in Cork (Ireland) is 20% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Cork (Ireland) is 10% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cork | Dublin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €17 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €11 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 | €5.81 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €1.51 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 | €4.77 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 | €4.00 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 | €2.73 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 | €1.65 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 | €3.20 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €14 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.96 | €3.00 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 | €1.99 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 27% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cork | Dublin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,991 | €2,922 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,387 | €2,490 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 | €285 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,553 | €1,922 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,210 | €1,524 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 | €196 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 | €45 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €424 | €452 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 | €107 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €16 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €15 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 23% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 | €89 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 | €54 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 | €112 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 15% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cork | Dublin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,092 | €29,373 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 | €1.74 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 | €84 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €23 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 26% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.43 | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 | €22 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 | €65 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 | €5.01 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 | €3.85 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.57 | €6 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 | €3.21 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.89 | €2.63 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €22 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 25% cheaper than in Dublin (Ireland) | ||||
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| Cork | Dublin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 | €64 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €24 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 | €137 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 | €108 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €13 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 | €3.72 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €7 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 | €572 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 | €0.32 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €60 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 | €15 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 736 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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