Cost of living in Ireland compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 42% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.58 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 8 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.27 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 4.02 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.62 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.12 (CHF 1.19) | CHF 2.96 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (CHF 2.66) | CHF 2.09 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 15 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.44 (CHF 2.60) | CHF 2.58 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 2.51 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,263 (CHF 2,405) | CHF 3,005 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,684 (CHF 1,789) | CHF 2,114 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (CHF 147) | CHF 184 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,541 (CHF 1,638) | CHF 1,612 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,125 (CHF 1,196) | CHF 1,235 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (CHF 94) | CHF 125 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (CHF 38) | CHF 40 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €398 (CHF 423) | CHF 539 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (CHF 117) | CHF 112 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (CHF 15) | CHF 31 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 81) | CHF 117 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (CHF 40) | CHF 60 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (CHF 94) | CHF 131 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €89 (CHF 94) | CHF 197 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 36% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,370 (CHF 29,084) | CHF 32,449 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.59 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €123 (CHF 131) | CHF 77 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.15 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (CHF 14) | CHF 45 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 62) | CHF 97 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.24 (CHF 5.57) | CHF 5.20 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 4.45 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (CHF 4.78) | CHF 4.42 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 4.00 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 3.96 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (CHF 39) | CHF 79 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (CHF 24) | CHF 37 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (CHF 109) | CHF 122 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (CHF 74) | CHF 118 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 5.14 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (CHF 6) | CHF 7 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €392 (CHF 416) | CHF 484 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 0.37 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (CHF 47) | CHF 97 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (CHF 14) | CHF 8 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland
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