Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (123元) | 46元 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (68元) | 34元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (41元) | 14元 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (11元) | 16元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.48 (34元) | 17元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (25元) | 9元 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (44元) | 50元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (18元) | 12元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (10元) | 5.35元 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.09 (23元) | 5.87元 | + 295% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (105元) | 109元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (20元) | 9元 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (11元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,604 (19,564元) | 14,257元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,036 (15,294元) | 8,404元 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,614元) | 608元 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,922 (14,438元) | 7,312元 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,438 (10,804元) | 4,055元 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,280元) | 321元 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (328元) | 123元 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €444 (3,336元) | 1,570元 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (692元) | 581元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (77元) | 39元 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (124元) | 69元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (526元) | 474元 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (285元) | 251元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (710元) | 631元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (737元) | 700元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,781 (223,742元) | 149,819元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.94 (15元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (754元) | 197元 | + 283% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.58 (42元) | 23元 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 (188元) | 27元 | + 595% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (455元) | 217元 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 (36元) | 37元 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (31元) | 22元 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (49元) | 25元 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.91 (22元) | 12元 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.77 (21元) | 14元 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (147元) | 40元 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (407元) | 265元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (185元) | 115元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (754元) | 736元 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (589元) | 322元 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (93元) | 80元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (27元) | 33元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (49元) | 20元 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €586 (4,406元) | 2,909元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (2.16元) | 0.21元 | + 916% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (372元) | 400元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (117元) | 52元 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 90% more expensive than in China
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