Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 5.5% higher than in Belgium (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 29.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 108.1% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 2.8% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 4.1% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 6.9% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 16.00 € | -11.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 80.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.50 € | +37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.28 € | 3.59 € | +9.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 € | 2.27 € | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 € | 1.74 € | -24.4 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 € | 4.70 € | +12.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.87 € | 1.57 € | -15.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.73 € | -19.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.16 € | 3.66 € | +15.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.96 € | 3.76 € | -36.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.53 € | 4.24 € | -6.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.18 € | 4.77 € | -33.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 1.15 € | +9.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.87 € | +6.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.15 € | +10.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.43 € | +27.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.79 € | +10.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.59 € | -5.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.21 € | 1.09 € | -10.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 1.52 € | +78.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 2.96 € | +75.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.07 € | 3.27 € | +58.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 15.50 € | +93.8 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 100.00 € | +104.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 4.50 € | -10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 2.41 € | -37.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.60 € | 6.72 € | +1.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,812.50 € | 36,675.00 € | +36.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,839.67 € | 32,740.82 € | +22.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 198.58 € | 213.39 € | +7.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.99 € | 20.70 € | -1.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49.42 € | 48.68 € | -1.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.01 € | 47.69 € | +53.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.33 € | 20.88 € | +20.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 560.84 € | 1,082.99 € | +93.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,828.18 € | 8,385.45 € | -50.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 89.51 € | 83.18 € | -7.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.70 € | 38.55 € | -2.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.96 € | 85.04 € | -4.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.35 € | 89.91 € | -25.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 825.49 € | 1,625.49 € | +96.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 694.21 € | 1,416.04 € | +104.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,250.50 € | 2,721.10 € | +117.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,064.09 € | 2,215.05 € | +108.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 341.86 € | 440.85 € | +29.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 273.00 € | 332.88 € | +21.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,372.80 € | 2,858.61 € | +20.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.40 | 4.41 | +29.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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