Cost of living in Ireland compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (149元) | 41元 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (84元) | 38元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (42元) | 15元 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (11元) | 14元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (38元) | 16元 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (26元) | 10元 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (59元) | 50元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (23元) | 16元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (13元) | 6元 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.88 (24元) | 7元 | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (122元) | 89元 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.59 (30元) | 8元 | + 267% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 133% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,438 (20,035元) | 11,256元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,981 (16,281元) | 5,248元 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (1,636元) | 450元 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,685 (13,844元) | 6,564元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (11,801元) | 3,518元 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (1,101元) | 296元 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (312元) | 100元 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (2,869元) | 1,460元 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (931元) | 553元 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (80元) | 43元 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (137元) | 50元 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (864元) | 418元 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (290元) | 302元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (811元) | 553元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (873元) | 705元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (279,320元) | 137,169元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (14元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (598元) | 228元 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (54元) | 45元 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (141元) | 59元 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (518元) | 114元 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (50元) | 67元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (40元) | 57元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (51元) | 25元 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (20元) | 6元 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (22元) | 15元 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (181元) | 64元 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 167% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ireland | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (463元) | 169元 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (184元) | 100元 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (997元) | 1,179元 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (672元) | 320元 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (115元) | 81元 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (34元) | 28元 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (60元) | 19元 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (4,988元) | 3,680元 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (5.24元) | 0.34元 | + 1463% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (384元) | 394元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €18 (146元) | 25元 | + 490% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,206 prices entered by 175 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 125% more expensive than in China
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