Cost of living in Ireland compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 254% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 254% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (E£ 1,028) | E£ 212 | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (E£ 581) | E£ 187 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (E£ 292) | E£ 112 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (E£ 75) | E£ 45 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (E£ 259) | E£ 79 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.18 (E£ 180) | E£ 17 | + 952% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 406) | E£ 99 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.85 (E£ 161) | E£ 73 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (E£ 91) | E£ 21 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.88 (E£ 163) | E£ 62 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (E£ 836) | E£ 352 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.59 (E£ 203) | E£ 37 | + 448% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (E£ 101) | E£ 26 | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 531% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 531% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,438 (E£ 137,898) | E£ 23,296 | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,981 (E£ 112,059) | E£ 14,637 | + 666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (E£ 11,263) | E£ 1,834 | + 514% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,685 (E£ 95,287) | E£ 11,380 | + 737% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (E£ 81,227) | E£ 7,253 | + 1020% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (E£ 7,576) | E£ 1,053 | + 619% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (E£ 2,148) | E£ 412 | + 421% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (E£ 19,744) | E£ 12,218 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (E£ 6,406) | E£ 7,045 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (E£ 550) | E£ 252 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (E£ 943) | E£ 127 | + 645% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 58% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €105 (E£ 5,950) | E£ 1,734 | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (E£ 1,997) | E£ 2,296 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (E£ 5,582) | E£ 4,292 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (E£ 6,011) | E£ 2,544 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 200% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,990 (E£ 1,922,530) | E£ 1,794,140 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (E£ 98) | E£ 16 | + 497% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (E£ 4,115) | E£ 553 | + 644% | |
| Personal Care | + 307% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 307% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 369) | E£ 52 | + 614% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (E£ 969) | E£ 162 | + 497% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (E£ 3,569) | E£ 498 | + 616% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (E£ 343) | E£ 92 | + 272% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.87 (E£ 276) | E£ 126 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (E£ 354) | E£ 102 | + 246% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (E£ 138) | E£ 42 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.70 (E£ 153) | E£ 42 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (E£ 1,244) | E£ 144 | + 761% | |
| Entertainment | + 347% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 347% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Ireland | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (E£ 3,188) | E£ 726 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (E£ 1,268) | E£ 319 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (E£ 6,859) | E£ 1,422 | + 382% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (E£ 4,628) | E£ 949 | + 388% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (E£ 790) | E£ 275 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.18 (E£ 236) | E£ 78 | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (E£ 411) | E£ 76 | + 441% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €607 (E£ 34,333) | E£ 28,357 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.64 (E£ 36) | E£ 3.17 | + 1036% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (E£ 2,646) | E£ 916 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €18 (E£ 1,006) | E£ 87 | + 1053% | |
| TOTAL | + 282% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 282% more expensive than in Egypt
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