Cost of Living Comparison Between Zurich and Dublin 

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Cost of Living in Dublin is 38.8% lower than in Zurich (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Dublin is 32.6% lower than in Zurich
Rent Prices in Dublin are 20.2% lower than in Zurich
Restaurant Prices in Dublin are 31.8% lower than in Zurich
Groceries Prices in Dublin are 42.1% lower than in Zurich
Local Purchasing Power in Dublin is 31.0% lower than in Zurich
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Restaurants
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 27.00 Fr.
(€29.48)		 18.32 Fr.
(€20.00)		      -32.2 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 120.00 Fr.
(€131.02)		 82.43 Fr.
(€90.00)		      -31.3 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 15.00 Fr.
(€16.38)		 10.99 Fr.
(€12.00)		      -26.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 7.75 Fr.
(€8.46)		 6.41 Fr.
(€7.00)		      -17.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.00 Fr.
(€7.64)		 5.50 Fr.
(€6.00)		      -21.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.77 Fr.
(€6.30)		 3.91 Fr.
(€4.27)		      -32.3 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 4.92 Fr.
(€5.37)		 2.43 Fr.
(€2.66)		      -50.5 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 4.22 Fr.
(€4.61)		 1.84 Fr.
(€2.00)		      -56.5 %
Markets
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.78 Fr.
(€1.95)		 1.33 Fr.
(€1.45)		      -25.4 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.11 Fr.
(€3.40)		 1.77 Fr.
(€1.93)		      -43.2 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.44 Fr.
(€1.57)		 0.85 Fr.
(€0.93)		      -40.9 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 6.71 Fr.
(€7.32)		 3.58 Fr.
(€3.91)		      -46.6 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 10.31 Fr.
(€11.26)		 3.61 Fr.
(€3.94)		      -65.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 9.38 Fr.
(€10.24)		 4.02 Fr.
(€4.38)		      -57.2 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 21.89 Fr.
(€23.90)		 5.51 Fr.
(€6.01)		      -74.8 %
Apples (1 lb) 1.56 Fr.
(€1.70)		 1.20 Fr.
(€1.31)		      -23.0 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.12 Fr.
(€1.22)		 0.77 Fr.
(€0.84)		      -31.0 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.36 Fr.
(€1.48)		 1.04 Fr.
(€1.14)		      -23.0 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.81 Fr.
(€1.98)		 2.05 Fr.
(€2.24)		      +13.2 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.97 Fr.
(€1.06)		 0.63 Fr.
(€0.69)		      -34.9 %
Onions (1 lb) 0.91 Fr.
(€0.99)		 0.55 Fr.
(€0.60)		      -39.0 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.14 Fr.
(€2.34)		 1.05 Fr.
(€1.15)		      -51.1 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.06 Fr.
(€1.15)		 1.71 Fr.
(€1.87)		      +62.0 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 12.00 Fr.
(€13.10)		 10.99 Fr.
(€12.00)		      -8.4 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.34 Fr.
(€2.55)		 3.32 Fr.
(€3.62)		      +41.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.52 Fr.
(€2.75)		 2.87 Fr.
(€3.14)		      +13.9 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 9.10 Fr.
(€9.94)		 17.40 Fr.
(€19.00)		      +91.2 %
Transportation
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.60 Fr.
(€5.02)		 1.83 Fr.
(€2.00)		      -60.2 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 88.00 Fr.
(€96.08)		 87.93 Fr.
(€96.00)		      -0.1 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 6.75 Fr.
(€7.37)		 4.21 Fr.
(€4.60)		      -37.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 6.12 Fr.
(€6.68)		 1.99 Fr.
(€2.17)		      -67.5 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 73.80 Fr.
(€80.58)		 29.97 Fr.
(€32.72)		      -59.4 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.83 Fr.
(€2.00)		 1.69 Fr.
(€1.85)		      -7.5 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 30,500.00 Fr.
(€33,300.08)		 31,901.28 Fr.
(€34,830.00)		      +4.6 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 32,823.08 Fr.
(€35,836.43)		 31,249.02 Fr.
(€34,117.86)		      -4.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 218.56 Fr.
(€238.63)		 199.90 Fr.
(€218.25)		      -8.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 31.99 Fr.
(€34.93)		 15.20 Fr.
(€16.60)		      -52.5 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 46.00 Fr.
(€50.22)		 44.60 Fr.
(€48.69)		      -3.0 %
Sports And Leisure
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 73.13 Fr.
(€79.85)		 47.22 Fr.
(€51.56)		      -35.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 51.42 Fr.
(€56.14)		 16.30 Fr.
(€17.79)		      -68.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 20.00 Fr.
(€21.84)		 12.14 Fr.
(€13.25)		      -39.3 %
Childcare
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,820.33 Fr.
(€3,079.26)		 1,057.43 Fr.
(€1,154.51)		      -62.5 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 34,110.00 Fr.
(€37,241.50)		 9,560.81 Fr.
(€10,438.55)		      -72.0 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 109.82 Fr.
(€119.91)		 88.84 Fr.
(€97.00)		      -19.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 44.77 Fr.
(€48.88)		 40.36 Fr.
(€44.07)		      -9.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 127.94 Fr.
(€139.69)		 91.59 Fr.
(€100.00)		      -28.4 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 177.50 Fr.
(€193.80)		 83.46 Fr.
(€91.12)		      -53.0 %
Rent Per Month
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,390.53 Fr.
(€2,609.99)		 1,980.21 Fr.
(€2,162.00)		      -17.2 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,749.76 Fr.
(€1,910.40)		 1,687.66 Fr.
(€1,842.59)		      -3.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 5,130.77 Fr.
(€5,601.80)		 3,497.92 Fr.
(€3,819.05)		      -31.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,126.32 Fr.
(€3,413.33)		 2,723.85 Fr.
(€2,973.91)		      -12.9 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 1,812.14 Fr.
(€1,978.51)		 604.57 Fr.
(€660.07)		      -66.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 1,186.25 Fr.
(€1,295.15)		 416.78 Fr.
(€455.04)		      -64.9 %
Salaries And Financing
 Zurich Edit Dublin Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 6,804.68 Fr.
(€7,429.39)		 3,164.37 Fr.
(€3,454.88)		      -53.5 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 1.84 3.78      +106.0 %
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