Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 148% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 94% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Dublin | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,071 ден) | 747 ден | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (611 ден) | 298 ден | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (357 ден) | 234 ден | + 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (92 ден) | 77 ден | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.93 (304 ден) | 122 ден | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (197 ден) | 79 ден | + 149% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (403 ден) | 237 ден | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (165 ден) | 54 ден | + 206% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (96 ден) | 42 ден | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.20 (197 ден) | 55 ден | + 258% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (867 ден) | 333 ден | + 160% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.02 (186 ден) | 94 ден | + 98% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (120 ден) | 42 ден | + 185% | |
Housing | + 301% | |||
Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 301% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Dublin | Skopje | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,891 (177,923 ден) | 37,146 ден | + 379% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,382 (146,575 ден) | 24,012 ден | + 510% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 (16,713 ден) | 7,088 ден | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,896 (116,697 ден) | 21,084 ден | + 453% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,428 (87,867 ден) | 15,523 ден | + 466% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €195 (12,009 ден) | 5,197 ден | + 131% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €51 (3,125 ден) | 1,015 ден | + 208% | |
40” flat screen tv | €459 (28,249 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (6,448 ден) | 6,819 ден | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (636 ден) | 438 ден | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (954 ден) | 339 ден | + 181% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is 45% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (5,254 ден) | 3,092 ден | + 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (3,082 ден) | 2,144 ден | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (5,893 ден) | 4,767 ден | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (6,665 ден) | 5,247 ден | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) is 126% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,373 (1,807,583 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (107 ден) | 79 ден | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (5,160 ден) | 1,599 ден | + 223% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (1,199 ден) | 414 ден | + 190% | |
Personal Care | + 110% | |||
Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is 110% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (381 ден) | 285 ден | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (1,084 ден) | 370 ден | + 193% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (4,018 ден) | 1,268 ден | + 217% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (288 ден) | 210 ден | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (232 ден) | 183 ден | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (374 ден) | 188 ден | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (177 ден) | 78 ден | + 126% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (149 ден) | 100 ден | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (1,309 ден) | 277 ден | + 373% | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 130% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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Dublin | Skopje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (3,779 ден) | 1,247 ден | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,479 ден) | 636 ден | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €186 (11,426 ден) | 1,351 ден | + 746% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €105 (6,489 ден) | 1,711 ден | + 279% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (846 ден) | 297 ден | + 185% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (228 ден) | 123 ден | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (438 ден) | 132 ден | + 232% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €572 (35,210 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (20 ден) | 8 ден | + 140% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (3,438 ден) | 3,236 ден | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (976 ден) | 164 ден | + 494% | |
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TOTAL | + 148% |

These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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