Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 1.0% higher than in France (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 24.0% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 98.6% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 13.5% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 14.4% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 0.2% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 16.00 € | +6.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.50 € | +10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.04 € | 3.58 € | +17.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.27 € | -18.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.92 € | 1.74 € | -9.5 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 € | 4.74 € | +11.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.58 € | 1.57 € | -0.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.72 € | -26.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.79 € | 3.68 € | -3.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.66 € | 3.73 € | -51.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.79 € | 4.24 € | -26.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.55 € | 4.73 € | -44.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.14 € | -8.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.86 € | -6.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.34 € | 1.14 € | -14.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 1.44 € | -6.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.79 € | -14.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.59 € | -37.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € | 1.09 € | -19.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.70 € | 1.52 € | +116.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 € | 2.94 € | +34.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 3.23 € | +20.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.00 € | 15.50 € | +40.9 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.80 € | 2.10 € | +16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.20 € | 100.00 € | +51.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.80 € | 4.50 € | +60.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.93 € | 2.41 € | -17.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.00 € | 25.00 € | -10.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.90 € | 6.72 € | -2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,060.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +18.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,931.65 € | 32,569.05 € | +20.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 177.91 € | 212.56 € | +19.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.39 € | 20.69 € | -21.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.51 € | 48.71 € | +65.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.93 € | 47.71 € | +44.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.77 € | 20.78 € | +31.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 680.71 € | 1,078.02 € | +58.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,301.86 € | 8,607.83 € | -16.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.58 € | 83.34 € | -2.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.32 € | 38.62 € | +3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.86 € | 85.01 € | -4.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.15 € | 90.59 € | -22.7 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 795.61 € | 1,647.33 € | +107.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 586.89 € | 1,424.34 € | +142.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,484.69 € | 2,725.93 € | +83.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,170.80 € | 2,222.06 € | +89.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 551.40 € | 443.46 € | -19.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 417.79 € | 337.33 € | -19.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,309.29 € | 2,855.77 € | +23.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.56 | 4.39 | +23.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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