Cost of Living Comparison Between Greece and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 28.2% higher than in Greece (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 65.6% higher than in Greece | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 240.2% higher than in Greece | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 42.2% higher than in Greece | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 30.4% higher than in Greece | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 99.9% higher than in Greece | |
Restaurants | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 15.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 80.00 € | +77.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.00 € | 9.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 € | 5.50 € | +37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.00 € | +25.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.10 € | 3.43 € | +10.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 1.97 € | +11.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.50 € | 1.49 € | +198.3 % |
Markets | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.32 € | 4.48 € | -15.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.96 € | 1.53 € | +58.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.62 € | -28.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.51 € | 3.04 € | -13.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.54 € | 3.76 € | -17.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.53 € | 3.96 € | +12.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.70 € | 4.60 € | -2.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.04 € | +36.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.79 € | +1.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 1.01 € | +85.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 1.23 € | +56.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.44 € | 0.73 € | +65.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 € | 0.51 € | +28.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 € | 0.97 € | +17.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 1.41 € | +81.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 10.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.48 € | 2.60 € | +75.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 € | 3.03 € | +41.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4.60 € | 15.00 € | +226.1 % |
Transportation | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.20 € | 2.30 € | +91.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 104.35 € | +247.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.20 € | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 € | 2.41 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12.00 € | 25.00 € | +108.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.79 € | 7.05 € | -9.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +42.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,075.15 € | 29,460.73 € | +39.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 209.38 € | 192.67 € | -8.0 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.48 € | 0.36 € | -25.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.91 € | 50.99 € | +65.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.98 € | 44.71 € | +17.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.01 € | 18.83 € | -0.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 350.59 € | 1,032.58 € | +194.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,497.13 € | 8,428.08 € | +12.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 70.99 € | 75.63 € | +6.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.28 € | 35.12 € | +8.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.66 € | 81.33 € | +8.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 91.63 € | 87.35 € | -4.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 411.49 € | 1,438.22 € | +249.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 350.88 € | 1,249.38 € | +256.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 706.68 € | 2,503.25 € | +254.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 642.21 € | 1,991.65 € | +210.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 192.41 € | 436.49 € | +126.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 164.22 € | 303.52 € | +84.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Greece Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 814.39 € | 2,695.72 € | +231.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.32 | 3.41 | -21.0 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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