Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 1.8% higher than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 26.4% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 111.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 0.5% higher than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 5.3% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 12.8% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 16.00 € | +14.3 % |
| 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) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 5.50 € | -21.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.15 € | 3.59 € | -13.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.51 € | 2.27 € | -9.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.72 € | 1.73 € | +0.9 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.02 € | 4.70 € | +16.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.20 € | 1.57 € | -28.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.72 € | -32.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 3.67 € | +25.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.51 € | 3.76 € | +7.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.10 € | 4.25 € | -16.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.49 € | 4.77 € | -43.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 1.15 € | +14.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.87 € | +9.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.15 € | +16.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.70 € | 1.42 € | -16.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.79 € | +45.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.59 € | -20.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.82 € | 1.09 € | -39.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 € | 1.53 € | -5.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.75 € | 12.00 € | -5.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.82 € | 2.96 € | +4.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.31 € | 3.27 € | -1.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 € | 15.50 € | +55.0 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 59.00 € | 100.00 € | +69.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 4.50 € | -35.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 2.41 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 € | 30.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.37 € | 6.72 € | -8.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,550.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +28.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,672.78 € | 32,740.82 € | +10.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 119.65 € | 213.14 € | +78.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.40 € | 20.73 € | -21.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.96 € | 48.68 € | +132.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.01 € | 47.80 € | +16.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.36 € | 20.88 € | -14.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 296.08 € | 1,082.99 € | +265.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,778.52 € | 8,385.45 € | -4.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.51 € | 83.18 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.68 € | 38.55 € | +14.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.03 € | 85.32 € | +5.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.51 € | 89.91 € | -20.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 790.83 € | 1,625.49 € | +105.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 643.79 € | 1,416.04 € | +120.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,313.00 € | 2,721.10 € | +107.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,020.28 € | 2,218.75 € | +117.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 486.98 € | 440.85 € | -9.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 321.18 € | 332.88 € | +3.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,597.58 € | 2,863.13 € | +10.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.43 | 4.41 | +28.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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