Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 4.0% higher than in Finland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 24.7% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 92.3% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 1.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 6.4% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 15.2% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.50 € | 15.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 80.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 9.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 5.50 € | -21.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.91 € | 3.43 € | -12.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.41 € | 1.97 € | -18.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.57 € | 1.49 € | -5.3 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.81 € | 4.47 € | +17.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.06 € | 1.53 € | -25.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.62 € | -37.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.66 € | 3.04 € | +14.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.33 € | 3.76 € | +13.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.78 € | 3.96 € | -17.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.38 € | 4.60 € | -37.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.04 € | +1.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.78 € | +2.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 1.01 € | -1.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.65 € | 1.23 € | -25.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.48 € | 0.73 € | +51.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.51 € | -23.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.78 € | 0.97 € | -45.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.56 € | 1.41 € | -9.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.77 € | 2.60 € | -6.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 € | 3.03 € | -6.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.50 € | 15.00 € | +57.9 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.30 € | -23.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 108.70 € | +81.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.95 € | 4.20 € | -39.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.49 € | 2.41 € | -3.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 47.07 € | 25.00 € | -46.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 8.16 € | 7.05 € | -13.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,590.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +8.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,905.83 € | 29,460.73 € | +5.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 115.08 € | 192.67 € | +67.4 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.07 € | 0.36 € | +424.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.14 € | 50.99 € | +141.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.64 € | 44.53 € | +18.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.51 € | 18.66 € | -23.9 % |
| 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 | 320.78 € | 1,032.58 € | +221.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,636.59 € | 8,428.08 € | +27.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.85 € | 75.63 € | -12.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.63 € | 35.12 € | -4.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.90 € | 81.19 € | -0.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 118.86 € | 87.35 € | -26.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 801.93 € | 1,436.52 € | +79.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 653.30 € | 1,249.38 € | +91.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,285.31 € | 2,503.25 € | +94.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 996.30 € | 1,996.05 € | +100.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 466.48 € | 436.49 € | -6.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.50 € | 303.52 € | +3.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,552.01 € | 2,700.44 € | +5.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.37 | 3.41 | +148.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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