Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 4.2% lower than in Ireland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 19.0% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in France are 48.9% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 12.5% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 6.1% higher than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 0.1% lower than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.80 € | 5.00 € | -13.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.83 € | 3.31 € | -13.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.47 € | 2.88 € | +16.3 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.91 € | 1.96 € | +2.8 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.36 € | 1.17 € | -13.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.71 € | 1.61 € | -5.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.06 € | +35.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.74 € | 3.76 € | +0.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.43 € | 7.79 € | +75.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.55 € | 5.58 € | +22.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.40 € | 8.51 € | +57.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.26 € | +2.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.88 € | 0.94 € | +7.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.20 € | -3.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.78 € | 1.42 € | -20.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.90 € | +8.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.97 € | +59.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.18 € | 1.36 € | +15.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.74 € | 0.70 € | -59.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.05 € | 2.37 € | -22.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.29 € | 2.84 € | -13.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.00 € | 12.48 € | -30.7 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.90 € | -5.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 92.00 € | 60.00 € | -34.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.65 € | 5.00 € | +7.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.41 € | 3.06 € | +26.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 € | 33.70 € | +12.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.77 € | 1.76 € | -0.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,000.00 € | 30,900.00 € | -11.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,171.55 € | 31,370.26 € | -8.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 209.72 € | 189.52 € | -9.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.49 € | 19.31 € | -5.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 46.51 € | 30.13 € | -35.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 48.16 € | 32.70 € | -32.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.27 € | 18.51 € | +1.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,002.01 € | 754.72 € | -24.7 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,765.86 € | 10,901.30 € | +40.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 87.19 € | 88.86 € | +1.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.77 € | 40.05 € | -4.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.40 € | 92.93 € | +1.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 97.45 € | 122.61 € | +25.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,524.63 € | 774.56 € | -49.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,314.22 € | 599.42 € | -54.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,581.60 € | 1,414.26 € | -45.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,164.87 € | 1,084.90 € | -49.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 425.83 € | 463.02 € | +8.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 336.53 € | 309.57 € | -8.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,039.83 € | 2,460.85 € | -19.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.16 | 3.77 | -9.4 % |
| Last update: | 13 February 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
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