Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 13.4% lower than in Ireland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 18.7% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 29.4% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 19.7% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 2.4% lower than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 0.9% higher than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$30.80 (€19.00) |
C$25.00 (€15.42) |
-18.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$129.70 (€80.00) |
C$100.00 (€61.68) |
-22.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$17.83 (€11.00) |
C$15.00 (€9.25) |
-15.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$9.73 (€6.00) |
C$8.00 (€4.93) |
-17.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$9.73 (€6.00) |
C$8.00 (€4.93) |
-17.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$6.34 (€3.91) |
C$5.33 (€3.29) |
-16.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.05 (€2.50) |
C$2.93 (€1.81) |
-27.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$3.11 (€1.92) |
C$2.38 (€1.47) |
-23.6 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$2.26 (€1.39) |
C$3.08 (€1.90) |
+36.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$2.86 (€1.76) |
C$3.35 (€2.06) |
+17.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$1.29 (€0.79) |
C$2.29 (€1.41) |
+78.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$6.22 (€3.84) |
C$4.92 (€3.03) |
-21.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$7.59 (€4.68) |
C$6.86 (€4.23) |
-9.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.55 (€4.66) |
C$7.56 (€4.66) |
+0.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.28 (€5.72) |
C$9.56 (€5.90) |
+3.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.04 (€1.26) |
C$2.59 (€1.60) |
+27.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$1.45 (€0.89) |
C$0.91 (€0.56) |
-37.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.02 (€1.25) |
C$2.46 (€1.52) |
+21.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.95 (€1.82) |
C$2.55 (€1.57) |
-13.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.35 (€0.84) |
C$1.67 (€1.03) |
+23.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.02 (€0.63) |
C$1.61 (€0.99) |
+58.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$1.90 (€1.17) |
C$3.63 (€2.24) |
+91.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.96 (€1.83) |
C$2.44 (€1.51) |
-17.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$19.45 (€12.00) |
C$18.00 (€11.10) |
-7.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.95 (€3.05) |
C$4.04 (€2.49) |
-18.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$5.34 (€3.30) |
C$4.56 (€2.81) |
-14.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$29.18 (€18.00) |
C$20.00 (€12.34) |
-31.5 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.24 (€2.00) |
C$3.50 (€2.16) |
+7.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$152.40 (€94.00) |
C$103.75 (€63.99) |
-31.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$7.78 (€4.80) |
C$4.50 (€2.78) |
-42.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.91 (€2.41) |
C$3.38 (€2.08) |
-13.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$48.64 (€30.00) |
C$38.00 (€23.44) |
-21.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$2.89 (€1.78) |
C$1.62 (€1.00) |
-43.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$56,467.76 (€34,830.00) |
C$39,580.00 (€24,413.42) |
-29.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$55,423.27 (€34,185.75) |
C$27,283.83 (€16,828.99) |
-50.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$344.41 (€212.44) |
C$211.05 (€130.18) |
-38.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$32.33 (€19.94) |
C$59.58 (€36.75) |
+84.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$77.46 (€47.78) |
C$84.56 (€52.16) |
+9.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$78.70 (€48.54) |
C$57.85 (€35.68) |
-26.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$29.20 (€18.01) |
C$28.02 (€17.28) |
-4.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$19.45 (€12.00) |
C$15.99 (€9.86) |
-17.8 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,704.88 (€1,051.59) |
C$1,058.17 (€652.69) |
-37.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$14,855.98 (€9,163.35) |
C$20,359.61 (€12,558.05) |
+37.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$142.69 (€88.01) |
C$76.73 (€47.33) |
-46.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$66.63 (€41.10) |
C$56.94 (€35.12) |
-14.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$148.82 (€91.79) |
C$122.99 (€75.86) |
-17.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$160.10 (€98.75) |
C$146.31 (€90.24) |
-8.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,534.23 (€1,563.14) |
C$1,810.15 (€1,116.52) |
-28.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,266.04 (€1,397.72) |
C$1,593.37 (€982.81) |
-29.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$4,095.92 (€2,526.41) |
C$2,862.13 (€1,765.39) |
-30.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$3,499.14 (€2,158.31) |
C$2,482.79 (€1,531.41) |
-29.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$660.93 (€407.67) |
C$609.06 (€375.67) |
-7.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$510.09 (€314.63) |
C$498.39 (€307.41) |
-2.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$5,046.68 (€3,112.85) |
C$4,141.19 (€2,554.34) |
-17.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.19 | 5.00 | +19.4 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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