Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (99元) | 43元 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 34元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (36元) | 16元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (8元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (27元) | 14元 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (18元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (41元) | 51元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (20元) | 5.41元 | + 269% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (110元) | 96元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.44 (20元) | 8元 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (11元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 156% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,263 (18,057元) | 7,581元 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,684 (13,435元) | 4,501元 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (1,101元) | 429元 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,541 (12,298元) | 5,233元 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,125 (8,979元) | 2,795元 | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (709元) | 285元 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (282元) | 87元 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €398 (3,173元) | 2,333元 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (881元) | 513元 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (65元) | 41元 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (114元) | 43元 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (612元) | 453元 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (300元) | 227元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (710元) | 599元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (707元) | 539元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 229% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 229% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,370 (218,387元) | 133,737元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (11元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €123 (983元) | 156元 | + 529% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (41元) | 33元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (108元) | 32元 | + 234% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (467元) | 335元 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (42元) | 43元 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (26元) | 52元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (36元) | 35元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (16元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (18元) | 12元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (135元) | 72元 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (293元) | 189元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (181元) | 96元 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (822元) | 1,146元 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (554元) | 374元 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (91元) | 68元 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (30元) | 32元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (48元) | 29元 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €392 (3,125元) | 3,242元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (3.08元) | 0.28元 | + 1009% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (352元) | 284元 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (104元) | 21元 | + 398% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,388 prices entered by 542 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 117% more expensive than in China
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