Cost of living in Ireland compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 37% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Ireland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (123 kn) | 93 kn | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (69 kn) | 52 kn | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (42 kn) | 40 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (11 kn) | 8 kn | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.48 (34 kn) | 23 kn | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (25 kn) | 15 kn | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (44 kn) | 72 kn | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (18 kn) | 10 kn | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.09 (23 kn) | 13 kn | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (106 kn) | 65 kn | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (21 kn) | 15 kn | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (11 kn) | 7 kn | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 130% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Ireland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,604 (19,668 kn) | 7,391 kn | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,036 (15,375 kn) | 4,051 kn | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,622 kn) | 1,296 kn | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,922 (14,515 kn) | 4,793 kn | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,438 (10,861 kn) | 3,853 kn | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,287 kn) | 1,515 kn | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (330 kn) | 134 kn | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €444 (3,354 kn) | 5,383 kn | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (696 kn) | 1,126 kn | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (77 kn) | 98 kn | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (125 kn) | 88 kn | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Ireland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (529 kn) | 603 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (287 kn) | 246 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (714 kn) | 665 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (741 kn) | 596 kn | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 49% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Ireland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,781 (224,934 kn) | 297,103 kn | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.94 (15 kn) | 13 kn | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (758 kn) | 318 kn | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 61% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Ireland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.58 (42 kn) | 45 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 (189 kn) | 63 kn | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (458 kn) | 364 kn | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 (37 kn) | 35 kn | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (31 kn) | 25 kn | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (50 kn) | 29 kn | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.91 (22 kn) | 12 kn | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.77 (21 kn) | 17 kn | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (148 kn) | 75 kn | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 49% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Ireland | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (409 kn) | 358 kn | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (186 kn) | 89 kn | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (758 kn) | 235 kn | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (592 kn) | 413 kn | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (93 kn) | 73 kn | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (28 kn) | 13 kn | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (50 kn) | 18 kn | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €586 (4,429 kn) | 4,347 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (2.17 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 117% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (374 kn) | 320 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (118 kn) | 33 kn | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,424 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 64% more expensive than in Croatia
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