Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 54% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 57% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Dublin | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (10,728 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (6,284 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (3,794 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (960 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.62 (3,034 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (1,971 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 96% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.94 (3,900 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (1,651 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (996 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.77 (1,815 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 202% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (8,976 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.93 (1,921 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.70 (1,118 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 424% | |
Housing | + 149% | |||
Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 149% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,754 (1,807,350 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,245 (1,473,392 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 589% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €237 (155,803 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,748 (1,146,947 Franc) | 350,722 Franc | + 227% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,407 (923,330 Franc) | 99,394 Franc | + 829% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €174 (113,904 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 282% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (31,616 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | €455 (298,625 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (60,103 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (8,024 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (9,827 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 48% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (53,263 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (27,887 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (60,586 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (62,333 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 6% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,306 (19,885,707 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (1,206 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (63,230 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (15,353 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 31% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.68 (3,728 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (13,446 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 273% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (41,339 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.70 (3,739 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (2,554 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (4,200 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (1,815 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (1,565 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (13,923 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 136% | |||
Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 136% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €63 (41,035 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 339% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (16,333 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €118 (77,563 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (67,363 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 246% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (8,632 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 117% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.82 (2,504 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (4,479 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 534% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €601 (394,477 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (216 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 162% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (32,001 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (10,744 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 1382% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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