Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 63% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 49% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dublin | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (206 kr) | 112 kr | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (118 kr) | 85 kr | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (69 kr) | 61 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (18 kr) | 15 kr | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.93 (59 kr) | 36 kr | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (38 kr) | 30 kr | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (78 kr) | 52 kr | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (32 kr) | 29 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.20 (38 kr) | 18 kr | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (167 kr) | 122 kr | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.02 (36 kr) | 21 kr | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (23 kr) | 17 kr | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 111% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dublin | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,891 (34,304 kr) | 14,659 kr | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,382 (28,260 kr) | 10,268 kr | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (3,222 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,896 (22,499 kr) | 10,057 kr | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,428 (16,941 kr) | 6,330 kr | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 (2,315 kr) | 410 kr | + 464% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (603 kr) | 359 kr | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €459 (5,446 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (1,243 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (120 kr) | 67 kr | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (184 kr) | 203 kr | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 20% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dublin | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (1,013 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (594 kr) | 419 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (1,136 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (1,285 kr) | 1,260 kr | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 43% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,373 (348,502 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (995 kr) | 601 kr | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (231 kr) | 319 kr | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 47% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (73 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (209 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (775 kr) | 261 kr | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (55 kr) | 41 kr | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (45 kr) | 31 kr | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (72 kr) | 28 kr | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (34 kr) | 28 kr | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (29 kr) | 21 kr | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (248 kr) | 274 kr | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 59% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Dublin | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (729 kr) | 415 kr | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (285 kr) | 267 kr | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €186 (2,203 kr) | 819 kr | + 169% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €105 (1,251 kr) | 847 kr | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (163 kr) | 138 kr | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (44 kr) | 40 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (84 kr) | 70 kr | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €595 (7,060 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (3.81 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (663 kr) | 290 kr | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (188 kr) | 67 kr | + 181% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 855 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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