Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 63% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $10 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $6 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 ($5.81) | $2.53 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 ($1.52) | $1.00 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.48 ($4.72) | $2.36 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 ($3.52) | $1.28 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 ($6) | $4.07 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 ($2.52) | $1.88 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 ($1.39) | $1.29 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.09 ($3.26) | $1.50 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 ($15) | $16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 ($2.88) | $1.97 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 ($1.57) | $1.03 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 245% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 245% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,604 ($2,744) | $641 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,036 ($2,145) | $374 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 ($226) | $59 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,922 ($2,025) | $490 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,438 ($1,515) | $286 | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 ($180) | $41 | + 342% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 ($46) | $25 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €444 ($468) | $490 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 ($97) | $181 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $6 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($17) | $10 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 4% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 ($74) | $63 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($40) | $49 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($100) | $106 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 ($103) | $77 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 167% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,781 ($31,380) | $20,686 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.94 ($2.05) | $1.01 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 ($106) | $25 | + 325% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 59% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.58 ($5.88) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 ($26) | $8 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 ($64) | $34 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 ($5.12) | $5.63 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 ($4.38) | $3.86 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.91 ($3.06) | $2.12 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.77 ($2.92) | $1.63 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($21) | $12 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 60% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Ireland | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 ($57) | $18 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 ($26) | $11 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 ($106) | $41 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 ($83) | $47 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $10 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 ($3.85) | $3.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $1.83 | + 278% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €586 ($618) | $723 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 ($0.30) | $0.20 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 ($52) | $56 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 ($16) | $5.17 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 119% more expensive than in Ecuador
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