Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (£12) | £11 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.77 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.79 (£4.36) | £3.38 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (£1.00) | £0.84 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (£3.09) | £2.32 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (£2.12) | £1.94 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.29 (£4.81) | £4.08 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.01 (£1.83) | £1.86 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (£0.99) | £0.94 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.51 (£2.28) | £1.75 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (£13) | £8 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (£2.20) | £1.94 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (£1.29) | £0.98 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,302 (£2,091) | £1,874 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,700 (£1,545) | £1,374 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (£131) | £135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,579 (£1,434) | £1,148 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,135 (£1,031) | £951 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €104 (£94) | £116 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (£39) | £23 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €398 (£362) | £320 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (£107) | £80 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£13) | £11 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (£70) | £69 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (£35) | £30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (£80) | £70 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (£80) | £76 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,793 (£24,339) | £19,945 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (£1.29) | £1.27 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €122 (£111) | £90 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.47 (£4.97) | £4.18 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (£13) | £9 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (£53) | £82 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (£5.03) | £3.20 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (£3.20) | £1.53 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.70 (£4.27) | £3.27 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (£2.03) | £1.68 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.41 (£2.19) | £1.55 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (£15) | £12 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 28% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£34) | £29 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£21) | £20 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (£81) | £97 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (£64) | £57 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.63 (£3.30) | £2.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.50) | £4.66 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €412 (£374) | £396 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (£0.36) | £0.12 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£39) | £35 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €13 (£12) | £11 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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