Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 4.1% higher than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 23.5% higher than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 96.5% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 16.0% higher than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 6.5% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 1.8% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 € | 80.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.60 € | +12.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.25 € | 3.81 € | +17.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.82 € | 2.42 € | -14.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.94 € | 1.89 € | -2.2 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.17 € | 1.38 € | +18.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.63 € | 1.71 € | +5.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.78 € | -25.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.79 € | 3.66 € | -3.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.97 € | 4.54 € | -43.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.58 € | 4.54 € | -18.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.48 € | 5.28 € | -37.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 1.22 € | -3.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 0.87 € | -6.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.23 € | +1.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.43 € | 1.80 € | +25.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.83 € | -9.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.60 € | -38.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.37 € | 1.19 € | -12.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.70 € | 1.71 € | +145.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.33 € | 3.01 € | +29.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.90 € | 3.26 € | +12.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 17.50 € | +45.8 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.90 € | 2.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 88.00 € | +46.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.80 € | 4.60 € | -4.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.06 € | 2.41 € | -21.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 33.70 € | 30.00 € | -11.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.76 € | 1.75 € | -0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,900.00 € | 35,500.00 € | +14.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 31,318.82 € | 34,141.68 € | +9.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 187.05 € | 205.69 € | +10.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.50 € | 20.30 € | +4.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 29.99 € | 47.14 € | +57.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 33.31 € | 47.38 € | +42.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.22 € | 18.72 € | +2.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 702.38 € | 1,046.46 € | +49.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 11,249.21 € | 8,678.05 € | -22.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 90.25 € | 86.90 € | -3.7 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 40.25 € | 41.64 € | +3.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 93.70 € | 91.11 € | -2.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 121.23 € | 99.10 € | -18.3 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 764.88 € | 1,559.18 € | +103.8 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 606.88 € | 1,356.84 € | +123.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,424.89 € | 2,574.36 € | +80.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,090.81 € | 2,149.06 € | +97.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 479.16 € | 429.77 € | -10.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 324.14 € | 347.76 € | +7.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,459.55 € | 2,982.60 € | +21.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.77 | 4.40 | +16.8 % |
| Last update: | 4 December 2025 | 5 December 2025 | |
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