Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 2.3% higher than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 23.1% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 100.8% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 15.7% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 8.9% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 1.2% higher than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| 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) | 3.19 € | 3.75 € | +17.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 2.28 € | -18.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.95 € | 1.80 € | -7.5 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.36 € | 5.09 € | +16.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.60 € | 1.70 € | +6.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.75 € | -27.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.71 € | 3.76 € | +1.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.98 € | 4.16 € | -47.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.48 € | 4.51 € | -17.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.46 € | 5.08 € | -39.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.21 € | -3.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.85 € | -7.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.17 € | -4.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.44 € | 1.70 € | +17.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.85 € | -7.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.60 € | -38.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.37 € | 1.15 € | -16.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.68 € | 1.69 € | +147.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 € | 2.87 € | +28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.72 € | 3.23 € | +18.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 16.50 € | +37.5 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 2.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 63.00 € | 88.00 € | +39.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.65 € | 5.00 € | +7.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.22 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.10 € | 30.90 € | -3.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.79 € | 6.67 € | -1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,395.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +13.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,782.96 € | 33,962.52 € | +6.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 187.57 € | 212.12 € | +13.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.64 € | 20.48 € | -9.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.08 € | 46.10 € | +53.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.71 € | 48.97 € | +49.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.33 € | 19.09 € | +16.9 % |
| 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 | 701.80 € | 1,044.62 € | +48.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,575.42 € | 7,737.62 € | -26.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.16 € | 81.94 € | -9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 37.99 € | 39.47 € | +3.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.82 € | 87.43 € | -3.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 121.38 € | 96.61 € | -20.4 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 772.70 € | 1,615.82 € | +109.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 611.83 € | 1,378.23 € | +125.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,434.48 € | 2,693.69 € | +87.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,130.13 € | 2,241.49 € | +98.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 536.60 € | 405.60 € | -24.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 367.65 € | 330.35 € | -10.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,371.51 € | 2,953.09 € | +24.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.66 | 4.47 | +22.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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