Cost of living in Ireland compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 26 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 13 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 1.59 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (CHF 3.56) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 3.80 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (CHF 5.10) | CHF 11 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (CHF 2.46) | CHF 3.85 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 2.39 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (CHF 2.68) | CHF 2.11 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (CHF 2.55) | CHF 2.48 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.62 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 8% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,239 (CHF 2,491) | CHF 2,797 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,764 (CHF 1,963) | CHF 2,185 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (CHF 175) | CHF 166 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,539 (CHF 1,713) | CHF 1,637 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,293 (CHF 1,439) | CHF 1,195 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (CHF 99) | CHF 94 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (CHF 36) | CHF 40 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (CHF 394) | CHF 426 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (CHF 120) | CHF 127 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (CHF 14) | CHF 29 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (CHF 78) | CHF 108 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 35) | CHF 62 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (CHF 92) | CHF 128 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (CHF 97) | CHF 167 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 45% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,934 (CHF 29,975) | CHF 27,665 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.48 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €133 (CHF 148) | CHF 87 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 24 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (CHF 63) | CHF 98 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.83 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (CHF 3.38) | CHF 4.74 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (CHF 5.01) | CHF 5.27 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 3.63 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 (CHF 2.62) | CHF 4.67 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (CHF 22) | CHF 39 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 45) | CHF 75 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 24) | CHF 35 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (CHF 121) | CHF 251 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (CHF 70) | CHF 108 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 16 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 5.06 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (CHF 458) | CHF 464 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (CHF 0.40) | CHF 0.33 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (CHF 50) | CHF 103 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 9 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland
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