Cost of living in Ireland compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (COL$85,024) | COL$38,466 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (COL$50,648) | COL$29,762 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (COL$26,270) | COL$11,099 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (COL$6,322) | COL$5,062 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.66 (COL$22,879) | COL$10,091 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (COL$15,617) | COL$4,505 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (COL$31,326) | COL$15,393 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (COL$14,012) | COL$9,678 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (COL$8,144) | COL$4,297 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.95 (COL$14,484) | COL$5,144 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (COL$71,961) | COL$54,160 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.58 (COL$17,588) | COL$7,641 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (COL$7,622) | COL$4,108 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 275% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,535 (COL$12,441,962) | COL$3,447,340 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,045 (COL$10,039,811) | COL$2,018,710 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (COL$977,461) | COL$353,529 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,950 (COL$9,571,201) | COL$1,938,580 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (COL$7,049,038) | COL$1,198,490 | + 488% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (COL$657,478) | COL$249,365 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (COL$154,817) | COL$66,961 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €356 (COL$1,746,395) | COL$1,384,790 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (COL$555,962) | COL$444,675 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (COL$47,711) | COL$25,954 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (COL$83,481) | COL$21,930 | + 281% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (COL$516,311) | COL$226,711 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (COL$173,282) | COL$173,972 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (COL$484,445) | COL$372,368 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (COL$521,637) | COL$309,004 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 105% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (COL$166,839,993) | COL$79,901,400 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (COL$8,257) | COL$4,246 | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (COL$357,106) | COL$160,194 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 88% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (COL$32,054) | COL$26,519 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (COL$84,120) | COL$30,344 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (COL$309,689) | COL$102,312 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (COL$29,780) | COL$21,042 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (COL$23,919) | COL$16,854 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (COL$30,748) | COL$19,951 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (COL$11,968) | COL$8,293 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (COL$13,271) | COL$8,093 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (COL$107,963) | COL$34,662 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 270% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 270% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Ireland | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €62 (COL$303,745) | COL$64,824 | + 369% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (COL$110,051) | COL$32,730 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (COL$595,229) | COL$152,063 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (COL$434,963) | COL$150,958 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (COL$66,875) | COL$37,019 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (COL$20,516) | COL$11,491 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (COL$37,272) | COL$6,246 | + 497% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (COL$2,979,459) | COL$2,634,400 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (COL$3,128) | COL$237 | + 1219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (COL$229,602) | COL$133,142 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €17 (COL$85,074) | COL$11,560 | + 636% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 161% more expensive than in Colombia
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