Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 7% more expensive than in Paris (France)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
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| Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 5% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Dublin | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 | €22 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 | €8 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 | €1.59 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.93 | €5.27 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 | €3.20 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 | €2.77 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 | €2.23 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.20 | €2.36 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 | €9 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.02 | €2.05 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 | €1.25 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 13% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Dublin | Paris | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,915 | €2,985 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,382 | €2,193 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €286 | €173 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,896 | €1,677 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,430 | €1,264 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €187 | €108 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 | €26 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €459 | €307 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 | €141 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 | €8 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €15 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 5% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 | €104 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 | €37 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 | €103 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 | €133 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Dublin | Paris | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,373 | €25,647 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 | €2.02 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 | €83 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 | €19 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 37% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €5.17 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 | €7 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 | €30 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 | €4.48 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 | €4.73 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 | €3.55 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 | €2.61 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 | €2.52 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €20 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 18% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Dublin | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 | €51 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €186 | €135 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €105 | €88 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 | €4.70 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €7 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €572 | €448 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 | €0.28 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 | €40 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 | €10 | + 45% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,006 prices entered by 182 different people.
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