Cost of living in Ireland compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 85% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($18) | $9 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $7 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 ($5.80) | $2.28 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 ($1.29) | $0.96 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.21 ($3.87) | $2.06 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 ($2.96) | $1.23 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.71 ($5.68) | $4.25 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 ($2.72) | $1.77 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 ($1.53) | $1.12 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.45 ($2.95) | $1.47 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 ($15) | $13 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.40 ($2.89) | $2.05 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.65 ($1.99) | $0.79 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 229% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,210 ($2,662) | $697 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,757 ($2,117) | $374 | + 466% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 ($165) | $53 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,586 ($1,911) | $486 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,336 ($1,609) | $272 | + 492% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($104) | $37 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 ($40) | $24 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 ($436) | $506 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 ($138) | $147 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $7 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €66 ($79) | $65 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 ($32) | $46 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 ($95) | $107 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 ($105) | $81 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 233% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 233% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,683 ($33,343) | $22,045 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 ($1.56) | $0.88 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €127 ($153) | $24 | + 538% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 64% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €28 ($34) | $9 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 ($68) | $34 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 ($5.29) | $5.92 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 ($3.77) | $3.61 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.19 ($5.05) | $4.99 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 ($2.28) | $1.94 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 ($2.65) | $1.76 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($23) | $10 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 120% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($50) | $17 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($27) | $11 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 ($120) | $50 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 ($73) | $41 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($14) | $8 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 ($4.31) | $3.94 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $2.18 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €519 ($625) | $607 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.60 ($0.72) | $0.14 | + 419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($55) | $48 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 ($17) | $5.16 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 155% more expensive than in Ecuador
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