Cost of Living Comparison Between Galway and Dublin 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dublin are 12.5% higher than in Galway (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dublin are 26.7% higher than in Galway | |
| Rent Prices in Dublin are 53.9% higher than in Galway | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dublin are 23.3% higher than in Galway | |
| Groceries Prices in Dublin are 5.8% higher than in Galway | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dublin is 0.5% lower than in Galway | |
Restaurants | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.25 € | 20.00 € | +40.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 80.00 € | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.56 € | 3.81 € | +7.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.55 € | 2.25 € | +44.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.27 € | 1.72 € | +35.2 % |
Markets | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.00 € | 4.80 € | -4.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.56 € | 1.69 € | +8.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.57 € | 0.66 € | +16.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.13 € | 3.57 € | +14.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.87 € | 4.08 € | +5.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.36 € | 4.38 € | +30.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.79 € | 4.91 € | +2.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.10 € | +11.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.83 € | +5.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.06 € | +1.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.58 € | 1.57 € | -0.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 0.76 € | -11.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 0.48 € | -26.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.15 € | 1.04 € | -9.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.46 € | 1.46 € | +0.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.72 € | 2.89 € | +6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.22 € | 3.42 € | +6.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.25 € | 15.80 € | +3.6 % |
Transportation | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.40 € | 2.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 120.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.20 € | 4.00 € | -4.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.83 € | 2.41 € | +31.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 € | 30.60 € | +27.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.95 € | 6.66 € | -4.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,425.00 € | 32,000.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,306.25 € | 30,997.23 € | -4.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 188.35 € | 232.83 € | +23.6 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.56 € | 0.37 € | -34.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 42.22 € | 56.02 € | +32.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.78 € | 45.58 € | -2.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.00 € | 20.18 € | +101.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 850.00 € | 1,218.75 € | +43.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,900.00 € | 9,596.25 € | -12.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 67.14 € | 82.12 € | +22.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 27.86 € | 37.42 € | +34.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 76.25 € | 94.40 € | +23.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 75.00 € | 99.17 € | +32.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,376.79 € | 1,911.61 € | +38.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,100.00 € | 1,653.21 € | +50.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,220.83 € | 3,533.61 € | +59.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,710.71 € | 2,800.25 € | +63.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 354.00 € | 682.31 € | +92.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 306.58 € | 475.52 € | +55.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,320.50 € | 2,924.98 € | +26.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.35 | 3.63 | +8.4 % |
| Last update: | May 2023 | May 2023 | |
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