Cost of Living Comparison Between Bulgaria and Ireland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 70.3% higher than in Bulgaria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 110.3% higher than in Bulgaria | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 300.9% higher than in Bulgaria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 80.0% higher than in Bulgaria | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 61.0% higher than in Bulgaria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 34.4% higher than in Bulgaria | |
Restaurants | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 лв (10.23 €) |
35.21 лв (18.00 €) |
+76.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 лв (40.90 €) |
156.47 лв (80.00 €) |
+95.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 лв (7.67 €) |
19.56 лв (10.00 €) |
+30.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.00 лв (2.05 €) |
11.74 лв (6.00 €) |
+193.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.00 лв (2.56 €) |
10.95 лв (5.60 €) |
+119.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.95 лв (2.02 €) |
7.46 лв (3.81 €) |
+88.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.61 лв (1.33 €) |
4.70 лв (2.40 €) |
+80.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.89 лв (0.97 €) |
3.69 лв (1.88 €) |
+95.0 % |
Markets | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.10 лв (1.59 €) |
2.71 лв (1.39 €) |
-12.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.67 лв (0.85 €) |
3.31 лв (1.69 €) |
+98.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.63 лв (0.83 €) |
1.53 лв (0.78 €) |
-6.0 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
5.87 лв (3.00 €) |
7.22 лв (3.69 €) |
+23.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.35 лв (4.27 €) |
8.91 лв (4.56 €) |
+6.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.13 лв (3.14 €) |
8.87 лв (4.54 €) |
+44.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.72 лв (4.97 €) |
10.20 лв (5.22 €) |
+5.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.32 лв (0.68 €) |
2.39 лв (1.22 €) |
+80.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.51 лв (0.77 €) |
1.71 лв (0.87 €) |
+13.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.41 лв (0.72 €) |
2.41 лв (1.23 €) |
+71.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.97 лв (1.00 €) |
3.49 лв (1.79 €) |
+77.8 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.85 лв (0.43 €) |
1.63 лв (0.83 €) |
+91.3 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.80 лв (0.41 €) |
1.19 лв (0.61 €) |
+48.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.75 лв (0.90 €) |
2.31 лв (1.18 €) |
+31.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.21 лв (0.62 €) |
3.34 лв (1.71 €) |
+176.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.00 лв (6.14 €) |
23.47 лв (12.00 €) |
+95.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.76 лв (0.90 €) |
5.87 лв (3.00 €) |
+232.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.97 лв (1.52 €) |
6.37 лв (3.25 €) |
+114.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
6.50 лв (3.32 €) |
34.23 лв (17.50 €) |
+426.6 % |
Transportation | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.60 лв (0.82 €) |
3.91 лв (2.00 €) |
+144.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 лв (25.56 €) |
171.14 лв (87.50 €) |
+242.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
2.49 лв (1.27 €) |
9.78 лв (5.00 €) |
+293.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.09 лв (1.07 €) |
6.30 лв (3.22 €) |
+200.9 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
21.00 лв (10.74 €) |
65.80 лв (33.64 €) |
+213.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.58 лв (1.32 €) |
3.44 лв (1.76 €) |
+33.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
54,658.00 лв (27,945.45 €) |
71,731.97 лв (36,675.00 €) |
+31.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
48,019.49 лв (24,551.33 €) |
67,157.95 лв (34,336.41 €) |
+39.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
217.23 лв (111.07 €) |
405.04 лв (207.09 €) |
+86.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
30.24 лв (15.46 €) |
39.98 лв (20.44 €) |
+32.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
24.24 лв (12.39 €) |
92.11 лв (47.09 €) |
+280.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
57.65 лв (29.48 €) |
93.10 лв (47.60 €) |
+61.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
27.91 лв (14.27 €) |
39.96 лв (20.43 €) |
+43.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 лв (7.67 €) |
23.47 лв (12.00 €) |
+56.5 % |
Childcare | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
897.30 лв (458.77 €) |
2,040.71 лв (1,043.37 €) |
+127.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
14,657.91 лв (7,494.27 €) |
14,267.28 лв (7,294.55 €) |
-2.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
100.82 лв (51.55 €) |
169.67 лв (86.75 €) |
+68.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
57.65 лв (29.47 €) |
81.66 лв (41.75 €) |
+41.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
160.35 лв (81.98 €) |
176.81 лв (90.40 €) |
+10.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
166.16 лв (84.95 €) |
194.17 лв (99.28 €) |
+16.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
788.53 лв (403.16 €) |
3,021.72 лв (1,544.94 €) |
+283.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
608.57 лв (311.15 €) |
2,612.05 лв (1,335.48 €) |
+329.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,310.05 лв (669.80 €) |
5,011.42 лв (2,562.23 €) |
+282.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
992.04 лв (507.21 €) |
4,186.54 лв (2,140.49 €) |
+322.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
377.48 лв (193.00 €) |
803.10 лв (410.61 €) |
+112.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
262.59 лв (134.25 €) |
672.05 лв (343.60 €) |
+155.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bulgaria Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,030.11 лв (1,037.95 €) |
5,740.34 лв (2,934.91 €) |
+182.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.58 | 4.40 | +23.0 % |
| Last update: | 21 November 2025 | 19 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 798 | 769 |
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