Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 2.4% lower than in Ireland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 18.3% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in France are 49.2% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 13.7% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 9.7% higher than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 0.6% 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 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
| 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) | 3.76 € | 3.19 € | -15.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.29 € | 2.81 € | +22.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 1.94 € | +5.8 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.09 € | 4.35 € | -14.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.70 € | 1.63 € | -4.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.03 € | +36.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.74 € | 3.77 € | +0.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.19 € | 7.98 € | +90.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.51 € | 5.52 € | +22.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.12 € | 8.49 € | +65.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.25 € | +1.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.86 € | 0.93 € | +8.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.19 € | 1.23 € | +4.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.73 € | 1.44 € | -16.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.94 € | +9.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.61 € | 0.98 € | +60.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.16 € | 1.38 € | +18.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.68 € | 0.68 € | -59.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.95 € | 2.23 € | -24.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.24 € | 2.74 € | -15.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 € | 12.00 € | -27.3 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.90 € | -5.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 87.50 € | 62.00 € | -29.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 € | 4.80 € | -2.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.22 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.72 € | 32.70 € | -0.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.67 € | 6.78 € | +1.6 % |
| 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) | 34,047.85 € | 31,768.44 € | -6.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 211.73 € | 185.24 € | -12.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.30 € | 22.50 € | +10.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 46.22 € | 30.05 € | -35.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.78 € | 32.68 € | -33.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.19 € | 16.18 € | -15.7 % |
| 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 | 1,055.87 € | 703.11 € | -33.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,362.59 € | 10,186.40 € | +38.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.70 € | 90.32 € | +9.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.60 € | 38.49 € | -2.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 87.98 € | 91.48 € | +4.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.40 € | 121.71 € | +25.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,576.28 € | 770.80 € | -51.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,354.57 € | 608.26 € | -55.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,641.46 € | 1,435.46 € | -45.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,204.61 € | 1,132.38 € | -48.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 401.61 € | 529.24 € | +31.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 330.49 € | 361.19 € | +9.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,903.28 € | 2,357.06 € | -18.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.48 | 3.66 | -18.3 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2025 | 22 May 2025 | |
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