Cost of living in Ireland compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ireland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (ARS $3,096) | ARS $3,449 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $1,890) | ARS $1,724 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.71 (ARS $1,154) | ARS $601 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (ARS $279) | ARS $227 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (ARS $883) | ARS $432 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.68 (ARS $742) | ARS $370 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.96 (ARS $1,204) | ARS $796 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (ARS $526) | ARS $469 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (ARS $265) | ARS $245 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.14 (ARS $635) | ARS $298 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (ARS $2,856) | ARS $1,236 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (ARS $536) | ARS $426 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (ARS $304) | ARS $152 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 275% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ireland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,694 (ARS $544,258) | ARS $141,432 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,050 (ARS $414,126) | ARS $78,511 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €233 (ARS $47,148) | ARS $10,033 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,906 (ARS $384,981) | ARS $96,470 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,441 (ARS $291,166) | ARS $48,242 | + 504% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (ARS $34,795) | ARS $8,348 | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (ARS $9,048) | ARS $2,992 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €472 (ARS $95,434) | ARS $88,622 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (ARS $19,124) | ARS $40,569 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (ARS $2,390) | ARS $1,168 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (ARS $3,342) | ARS $777 | + 330% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 23% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Ireland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (ARS $16,817) | ARS $16,841 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (ARS $8,763) | ARS $12,030 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (ARS $19,114) | ARS $29,821 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (ARS $19,729) | ARS $25,715 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 219% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 219% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ireland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,282 (ARS $5,914,913) | ARS $4,810,320 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (ARS $385) | ARS $182 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €116 (ARS $23,511) | ARS $3,358 | + 600% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 76% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ireland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (ARS $1,067) | ARS $1,192 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (ARS $3,884) | ARS $2,130 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (ARS $12,313) | ARS $2,967 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.62 (ARS $1,135) | ARS $845 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.29 (ARS $867) | ARS $523 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (ARS $1,292) | ARS $714 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (ARS $630) | ARS $458 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (ARS $512) | ARS $411 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (ARS $4,184) | ARS $1,722 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 65% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ireland | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (ARS $11,613) | ARS $4,294 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (ARS $5,003) | ARS $1,910 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 (ARS $22,750) | ARS $5,415 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (ARS $18,069) | ARS $6,821 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (ARS $2,695) | ARS $1,353 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (ARS $739) | ARS $812 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (ARS $1,361) | ARS $607 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €720 (ARS $145,499) | ARS $164,847 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (ARS $51) | ARS $53 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (ARS $10,068) | ARS $6,769 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (ARS $3,295) | ARS $472 | + 598% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 122% more expensive than in Argentina
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