Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£14) | £13 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.51 (£4.76) | £3.42 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (£1.24) | £0.92 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.48 (£3.86) | £2.89 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.34 (£2.88) | £2.08 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (£5.06) | £4.04 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (£2.06) | £2.04 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (£1.14) | £0.82 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.09 (£2.67) | £1.72 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (£12) | £8 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.73 (£2.35) | £1.95 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.49 (£1.29) | £1.08 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,604 (£2,247) | £2,062 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,036 (£1,757) | £1,530 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (£185) | £178 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,922 (£1,658) | £1,273 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,438 (£1,241) | £1,034 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (£147) | £129 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €44 (£38) | £25 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €444 (£383) | £272 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£79) | £87 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £6 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (£14) | £13 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (£60) | £66 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (£82) | £74 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (£85) | £76 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,781 (£25,699) | £22,836 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.94 (£1.67) | £1.71 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (£87) | £92 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 30% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.58 (£4.82) | £3.27 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €25 (£22) | £9 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (£52) | £86 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 (£4.19) | £3.43 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 (£3.59) | £1.67 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (£5.68) | £3.51 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.91 (£2.51) | £2.14 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.77 (£2.39) | £1.51 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£17) | £13 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Ireland | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (£47) | £35 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (£21) | £22 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (£87) | £113 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (£68) | £61 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £10 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.66 (£3.16) | £3.17 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.66) | £5.14 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €586 (£506) | £537 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (£0.25) | £0.13 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (£43) | £38 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (£13) | £12 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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