Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 4.9% higher than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 23.3% higher than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 73.5% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 21.4% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 2.3% lower than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 18.0% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.00 € | 16.00 € | +23.1 % |
| 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) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.50 € | +37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.31 € | 3.58 € | +8.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 2.27 € | -15.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.40 € | 1.73 € | -27.9 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.95 € | 4.73 € | +19.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.57 € | -11.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.72 € | -41.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 3.68 € | +10.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.68 € | 3.73 € | -34.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.70 € | 4.24 € | -36.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.30 € | 4.73 € | -35.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.14 € | -3.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.86 € | +44.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.14 € | +24.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 1.44 € | +5.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.79 € | +17.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.59 € | -18.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.86 € | 1.09 € | -41.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.85 € | 1.52 € | +78.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.99 € | 12.00 € | +100.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 2.94 € | +242.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 3.24 € | +125.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 15.50 € | +89.0 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.10 € | -30.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 100.00 € | +104.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.45 € | 4.50 € | +1.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 € | 2.41 € | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 25.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.63 € | 6.72 € | +1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +34.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,693.44 € | 32,569.05 € | +17.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 290.94 € | 212.56 € | -26.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.25 € | 20.69 € | +7.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 46.01 € | 48.71 € | +5.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.86 € | 47.67 € | +40.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.24 € | 20.78 € | +2.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 396.25 € | 1,078.02 € | +172.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,003.59 € | 8,607.83 € | -28.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.28 € | 83.34 € | +6.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.86 € | 38.62 € | +4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 83.99 € | 84.97 € | +1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 111.14 € | 90.59 € | -18.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 924.15 € | 1,651.90 € | +78.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 702.27 € | 1,423.84 € | +102.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,708.26 € | 2,725.93 € | +59.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,296.61 € | 2,222.06 € | +71.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 548.33 € | 443.46 € | -19.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 438.54 € | 337.33 € | -23.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,830.05 € | 2,860.38 € | +1.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.39 | +10.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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