Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 3.4% higher than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 23.3% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 102.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 2.6% higher than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 2.0% higher than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 3.7% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €15.00 | €19.00 | +26.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €80.00 | €80.00 | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €11.00 | €11.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €7.50 | €6.00 | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €8.00 | €6.00 | -25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.40 | €3.91 | -11.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.68 | €2.50 | -6.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.04 | €1.91 | -6.1 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.18 | €1.39 | +17.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €2.11 | €1.76 | -16.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.09 | €0.79 | -27.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.07 | €3.84 | +25.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €3.60 | €4.68 | +29.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.47 | €4.66 | -14.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €9.02 | €5.72 | -36.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.06 | €1.26 | +18.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.85 | €0.89 | +5.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.01 | €1.25 | +23.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.72 | €1.82 | +6.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.51 | €0.84 | +63.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.71 | €0.63 | -11.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.91 | €1.17 | -38.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.61 | €1.83 | +13.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €13.25 | €12.00 | -9.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €3.12 | €3.05 | -2.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.24 | €3.30 | +1.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €11.50 | €18.00 | +56.5 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €3.20 | €2.00 | -37.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €62.00 | €94.00 | +51.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €8.00 | €4.80 | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.05 | €2.41 | +17.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €60.00 | €30.00 | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.83 | €1.78 | -2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €32,706.00 | €34,830.00 | +6.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €32,689.67 | €34,185.75 | +4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €124.16 | €212.44 | +71.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €25.50 | €19.94 | -21.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €22.71 | €47.78 | +110.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €39.48 | €48.54 | +22.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €26.33 | €18.01 | -31.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €15.75 | €12.00 | -23.8 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €341.25 | €1,051.59 | +208.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €9,510.33 | €9,163.35 | -3.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €87.00 | €87.84 | +1.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €35.92 | €40.90 | +13.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €90.01 | €91.37 | +1.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €131.10 | €98.18 | -25.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €775.36 | €1,557.79 | +100.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €623.85 | €1,392.44 | +123.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,333.94 | €2,526.41 | +89.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,027.73 | €2,151.24 | +109.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €404.71 | €407.67 | +0.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €239.45 | €314.63 | +31.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,629.12 | €3,119.39 | +18.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.86 | 4.19 | +8.6 % |
| Last update: | 13 June 2026 | 13 June 2026 | |
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