Cost of living in Ireland compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 27 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (CHF 5.58) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.52 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 1.76 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.88 (CHF 4.71) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 4.33 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 4.07 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 2.50 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.04 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 2.01 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 14 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.01 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 2.75 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (CHF 1.93) | CHF 2.68 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 10% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,708 (CHF 2,613) | CHF 3,114 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,311 (CHF 2,230) | CHF 2,293 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 (CHF 266) | CHF 231 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,786 (CHF 1,723) | CHF 1,883 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,476 (CHF 1,424) | CHF 1,260 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (CHF 196) | CHF 125 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €53 (CHF 51) | CHF 53 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €426 (CHF 411) | CHF 472 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (CHF 82) | CHF 110 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 20 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 31 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (CHF 81) | CHF 108 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (CHF 45) | CHF 46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (CHF 98) | CHF 122 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (CHF 99) | CHF 160 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,003 (CHF 29,910) | CHF 33,822 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (CHF 1.63) | CHF 1.86 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (CHF 79) | CHF 77 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 26 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (CHF 61) | CHF 176 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.94 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (CHF 3.51) | CHF 4.44 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.24 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.96 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 3.09 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 3.57 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Ireland | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (CHF 56) | CHF 83 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 36 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €142 (CHF 137) | CHF 125 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (CHF 96) | CHF 114 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 19 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.99 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 7 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €698 (CHF 673) | CHF 702 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (CHF 0.32) | CHF 0.33 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (CHF 65) | CHF 89 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (CHF 15) | CHF 9 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland
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