Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 12.3% lower than in Ireland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 17.2% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 27.5% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 18.3% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 0.5% lower than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 1.4% higher than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
18.85 € (30.51 C$) |
15.45 € (25.00 C$) |
-18.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 € (129.46 C$) |
61.80 € (100.00 C$) |
-22.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 € (16.18 C$) |
9.27 € (15.00 C$) |
-7.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
6.00 € (9.71 C$) |
4.94 € (8.00 C$) |
-17.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.00 € (9.71 C$) |
4.94 € (8.00 C$) |
-17.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.86 € (6.25 C$) |
3.26 € (5.28 C$) |
-15.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.50 € (4.04 C$) |
1.80 € (2.91 C$) |
-28.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.93 € (3.12 C$) |
1.46 € (2.36 C$) |
-24.4 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.36 € (2.20 C$) |
1.91 € (3.10 C$) |
+41.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.72 € (2.79 C$) |
2.06 € (3.33 C$) |
+19.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.79 € (1.28 C$) |
1.41 € (2.28 C$) |
+78.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.77 € (6.10 C$) |
3.02 € (4.88 C$) |
-19.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.47 € (7.23 C$) |
4.21 € (6.81 C$) |
-5.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.51 € (7.30 C$) |
4.66 € (7.55 C$) |
+3.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.48 € (8.87 C$) |
5.86 € (9.49 C$) |
+7.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.22 € (1.98 C$) |
1.60 € (2.59 C$) |
+30.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.86 € (1.40 C$) |
0.56 € (0.91 C$) |
-34.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.23 € (1.99 C$) |
1.50 € (2.43 C$) |
+22.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.84 € (2.97 C$) |
1.57 € (2.54 C$) |
-14.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.82 € (1.33 C$) |
1.04 € (1.68 C$) |
+26.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.61 € (0.98 C$) |
1.00 € (1.62 C$) |
+65.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
1.17 € (1.90 C$) |
2.24 € (3.62 C$) |
+90.5 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.75 € (2.84 C$) |
1.52 € (2.46 C$) |
-13.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.00 € (19.42 C$) |
11.12 € (18.00 C$) |
-7.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
3.04 € (4.92 C$) |
2.50 € (4.04 C$) |
-17.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.25 € (5.25 C$) |
2.80 € (4.52 C$) |
-13.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
18.00 € (29.13 C$) |
12.36 € (20.00 C$) |
-31.3 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 € (3.24 C$) |
2.13 € (3.45 C$) |
+6.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
90.00 € (145.64 C$) |
63.42 € (102.62 C$) |
-29.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.80 € (7.77 C$) |
2.78 € (4.50 C$) |
-42.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.37 € (3.84 C$) |
2.09 € (3.38 C$) |
-12.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
30.00 € (48.55 C$) |
23.48 € (38.00 C$) |
-21.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.76 € (2.85 C$) |
0.95 € (1.54 C$) |
-46.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
34,830.00 € (56,363.21 C$) |
24,458.71 € (39,580.00 C$) |
-29.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
34,163.81 € (55,285.16 C$) |
16,895.10 € (27,340.29 C$) |
-50.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
205.86 € (333.14 C$) |
130.11 € (210.55 C$) |
-36.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
20.17 € (32.64 C$) |
37.20 € (60.20 C$) |
+84.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
46.79 € (75.72 C$) |
52.45 € (84.88 C$) |
+12.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
48.65 € (78.73 C$) |
35.77 € (57.88 C$) |
-26.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
18.58 € (30.07 C$) |
17.11 € (27.69 C$) |
-7.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
12.00 € (19.42 C$) |
9.61 € (15.55 C$) |
-19.9 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,014.73 € (1,642.07 C$) |
655.59 € (1,060.90 C$) |
-35.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
7,912.86 € (12,804.89 C$) |
12,395.66 € (20,059.12 C$) |
+56.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
87.77 € (142.03 C$) |
47.15 € (76.30 C$) |
-46.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
41.68 € (67.45 C$) |
35.00 € (56.64 C$) |
-16.0 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
90.56 € (146.55 C$) |
75.35 € (121.94 C$) |
-16.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
98.36 € (159.17 C$) |
90.52 € (146.48 C$) |
-8.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,542.84 € (2,496.69 C$) |
1,122.10 € (1,815.82 C$) |
-27.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,324.64 € (2,143.58 C$) |
986.66 € (1,596.64 C$) |
-25.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,517.57 € (4,074.02 C$) |
1,777.71 € (2,876.76 C$) |
-29.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,101.63 € (3,400.94 C$) |
1,544.41 € (2,499.22 C$) |
-26.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
420.06 € (679.75 C$) |
386.28 € (625.09 C$) |
-8.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
327.99 € (530.77 C$) |
312.51 € (505.71 C$) |
-4.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,054.98 € (4,943.69 C$) |
2,564.18 € (4,149.45 C$) |
-16.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.17 | 5.06 | +21.3 % |
| Last update: | 11 April 2026 | 12 April 2026 | |
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