Cost of Living Comparison Between Galway and Dublin 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Dublin are 15.3% higher than in Galway (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Dublin are 22.6% higher than in Galway | |
| Rent Prices in Dublin are 34.9% higher than in Galway | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dublin are 24.2% higher than in Galway | |
| Groceries Prices in Dublin are 5.2% higher than in Galway | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dublin is 7.4% lower than in Galway | |
Restaurants | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.50 € | 20.00 € | +29.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 90.00 € | +28.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.75 € | 10.00 € | +2.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 € | 6.50 € | +18.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 6.50 € | +18.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.73 € | 3.96 € | +6.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 € | 2.46 € | +37.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.28 € | 1.92 € | +50.4 % |
Markets | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.67 € | 4.85 € | +3.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.10 € | 1.50 € | -28.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.77 € | -3.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.46 € | 3.84 € | +11.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.19 € | 3.38 € | +6.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.30 € | 4.28 € | +29.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.42 € | 4.97 € | +12.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.22 € | +7.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.95 € | +16.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 1.24 € | -8.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.59 € | 1.58 € | -0.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.83 € | +16.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.67 € | +7.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.12 € | 1.23 € | +9.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.49 € | 1.61 € | +7.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.72 € | 3.90 € | +5.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.58 € | 4.16 € | +16.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 € | 16.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 2.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 120.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.20 € | 4.50 € | +7.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 3.22 € | +53.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.00 € | 35.00 € | +45.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.72 € | 6.65 € | -1.0 % |
| 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) | 33,383.33 € | 32,975.43 € | -1.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 211.24 € | 276.75 € | +31.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.50 € | 22.48 € | +21.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 43.90 € | 52.69 € | +20.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.60 € | 46.59 € | -7.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.00 € | 21.26 € | +112.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 13.00 € | +8.3 % |
Childcare | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 912.50 € | 1,279.55 € | +40.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,000.00 € | 9,799.23 € | +40.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 71.25 € | 86.00 € | +20.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.00 € | 37.79 € | +26.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.50 € | 89.61 € | +8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 76.25 € | 92.76 € | +21.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,536.36 € | 2,046.60 € | +33.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,325.00 € | 1,785.90 € | +34.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,587.50 € | 3,410.20 € | +31.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,022.22 € | 2,836.50 € | +40.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 366.72 € | 670.66 € | +82.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 300.38 € | 478.66 € | +59.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Galway Edit |
Dublin Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,871.15 € | 3,259.29 € | +13.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.39 | 4.56 | +3.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 61 | 528 |
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Cities near Galway: | Cost of Living in Castlebar | 48.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Athlone | 53.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Limerick | 61.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ballina | 71.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leitrim | 79.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tullamore | 80.80 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mullingar | 91.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Clonmel | 112.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Maynooth | 116.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cork | 122.56 miles |
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 |