Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 3.1% lower than in Ireland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 19.4% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in France are 50.5% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 14.8% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 11.1% higher than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 1.7% lower than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 5.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.71 € | 3.16 € | -14.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.24 € | 2.79 € | +24.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 € | 1.94 € | +9.6 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.95 € | 4.35 € | -12.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.65 € | 1.63 € | -0.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 1.03 € | +38.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.73 € | 3.76 € | +0.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.04 € | 7.89 € | +95.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.51 € | 5.53 € | +22.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.02 € | 8.41 € | +67.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.27 € | +9.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.93 € | +10.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.24 € | +5.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.66 € | 1.47 € | -11.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.93 € | +13.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.97 € | +62.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.12 € | 1.36 € | +20.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 € | 0.67 € | -59.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.20 € | -20.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.25 € | 2.75 € | -15.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.40 € | 11.50 € | -29.9 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.80 € | -10.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 € | 63.00 € | -37.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 2.96 € | -8.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 27.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.67 € | 6.81 € | +2.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,675.00 € | 32,395.00 € | -11.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,757.02 € | 31,773.56 € | -5.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 214.19 € | 190.27 € | -11.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.93 € | 23.66 € | +13.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 46.41 € | 29.66 € | -36.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.99 € | 32.43 € | -35.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.57 € | 16.02 € | -18.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,060.60 € | 695.46 € | -34.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,664.29 € | 10,478.25 € | +36.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.84 € | 88.99 € | +6.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.77 € | 37.94 € | -2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.00 € | 89.92 € | +4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 96.34 € | 122.15 € | +26.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,596.61 € | 770.64 € | -51.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,387.78 € | 592.65 € | -57.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,708.93 € | 1,432.46 € | -47.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,229.01 € | 1,122.15 € | -49.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 399.45 € | 543.39 € | +36.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 329.69 € | 367.48 € | +11.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,974.96 € | 2,357.15 € | -20.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.48 | 3.66 | -18.2 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
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