Cost of Living Comparison Between Dublin and Donegal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Donegal are 22.4% lower than in Dublin (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Donegal are 36.6% lower than in Dublin | |
| Rent Prices in Donegal are 57.0% lower than in Dublin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Donegal are 24.4% lower than in Dublin | |
| Groceries Prices in Donegal are 16.7% lower than in Dublin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Donegal is 54.1% higher than in Dublin | |
Restaurants | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 14.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 75.00 € | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 7.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 € | 5.90 € | -9.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.50 € | 4.00 € | -38.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.91 € | 2.83 € | -27.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 € | 1.50 € | -39.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.89 € | 1.00 € | -47.2 % |
Markets | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.90 € | 4.27 € | -12.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 1.15 € | -23.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.67 € | -14.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.82 € | 2.40 € | -37.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.38 € | 2.83 € | -16.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.30 € | 4.46 € | +3.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.94 € | 4.99 € | +1.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 0.91 € | -23.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.66 € | -29.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.54 € | -56.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.66 € | 1.10 € | -33.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.54 € | -35.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.57 € | -11.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.22 € | 0.93 € | -24.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.58 € | 1.11 € | -29.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.90 € | 2.54 € | -34.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.07 € | 2.84 € | -30.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 € | 15.50 € | -3.1 % |
Transportation | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 0.00 € | -100.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.00 € | 0.00 € | -100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.35 € | 5.00 € | +14.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 1.83 € | -43.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 24.00 € | -31.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.65 € | 6.75 € | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,675.00 € | 36,675.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,845.42 € | 34,060.00 € | +3.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 270.50 € | 172.14 € | -36.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.71 € | 19.67 € | -13.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 52.39 € | 51.25 € | -2.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.39 € | 80.00 € | +72.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.04 € | 0.00 € | -100.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.95 € | 9.50 € | -26.6 % |
Childcare | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,279.55 € | 826.80 € | -35.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,645.38 € | 4,124.34 € | -57.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.11 € | 54.00 € | -38.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.35 € | 35.00 € | -8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.45 € | 75.00 € | -15.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.96 € | 68.33 € | -27.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,021.11 € | 975.00 € | -51.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,738.89 € | 750.00 € | -56.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,396.49 € | 1,450.00 € | -57.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,835.86 € | 1,121.97 € | -60.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 655.44 € | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 491.52 € | ? | |
Salaries And Financing | Dublin Edit |
Donegal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,240.06 € | 3,166.67 € | -2.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.57 | 4.08 | -10.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 535 | 11 |
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Cities near Dublin: | Cost of Living in Maynooth | 15.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Naas | 19.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Drogheda | 31.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Navan | 31.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wicklow | 35.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mullingar | 48.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlow | 51.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dundalk | 51.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tullamore | 62.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Athlone | 76.39 miles |
Cities near Donegal: | Cost of Living in Letterkenny | 30.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sligo | 39.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Derry | 45.18 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leitrim | 62.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ardmore | 65.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cavan | 72.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Monaghan | 72.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ballina | 76.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Claremorris | 89.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Roscommon | 91.70 miles |