Cost of living in Ireland compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 15% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.86 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (£3.94) | £3.32 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (£0.89) | £0.82 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (£2.74) | £2.48 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (£2.04) | £1.93 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (£3.94) | £4.44 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (£1.90) | £1.95 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (£1.04) | £0.79 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (£2.06) | £1.68 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (£1.97) | £1.95 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (£1.15) | £0.91 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,239 (£1,921) | £1,792 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,764 (£1,514) | £1,080 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (£135) | £145 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,539 (£1,321) | £1,121 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,293 (£1,110) | £1,034 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (£77) | £100 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (£28) | £22 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (£303) | £318 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (£93) | £73 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£10) | £12 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €63 (£54) | £69 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£27) | £33 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£71) | £77 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (£75) | £75 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 25% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,934 (£23,112) | £20,042 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (£1.11) | £1.15 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €133 (£114) | £86 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.40) | £3.27 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (£49) | £82 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.83 (£4.14) | £3.51 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (£2.61) | £1.58 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (£3.86) | £3.20 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (£1.72) | £1.88 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 (£2.02) | £1.43 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (£17) | £13 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (£34) | £30 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£19) | £19 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (£93) | £135 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (£54) | £57 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (£3.12) | £3.29 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.17) | £4.60 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (£353) | £428 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 (£0.34) | £0.30 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (£38) | £34 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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