Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (115元) | 55元 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (67元) | 37元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (38元) | 16元 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.21 (25元) | 14元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (19元) | 8元 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 (37元) | 55元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (18元) | 13元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (10元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 (19元) | 6元 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (98元) | 118元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 (19元) | 9元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 127% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,210 (17,260元) | 7,653元 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,757 (13,722元) | 4,318元 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (1,068元) | 406元 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,566 (12,231元) | 6,872元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,311 (10,239元) | 4,142元 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (676元) | 280元 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (257元) | 86元 | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (2,825元) | 2,085元 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (892元) | 605元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (48元) | 46元 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (98元) | 41元 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 (512元) | 390元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (210元) | 208元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (613元) | 578元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (684元) | 553元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 200% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,683 (216,162元) | 160,747元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (10元) | 6元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 (991元) | 173元 | + 471% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (51元) | 29元 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €28 (218元) | 36元 | + 509% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (442元) | 440元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 (34元) | 31元 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (24元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.19 (33元) | 35元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (15元) | 9元 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (17元) | 11元 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (150元) | 81元 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (324元) | 206元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (172元) | 96元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (776元) | 818元 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (473元) | 418元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (89元) | 67元 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (28元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (47元) | 32元 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 (4,050元) | 3,185元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 (4.66元) | 0.64元 | + 632% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (354元) | 481元 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (110元) | 22元 | + 402% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,913 prices entered by 354 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 110% more expensive than in China
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