Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 3.9% 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 49.1% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 13.8% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 7.0% higher than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 1.8% higher 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 € | 11.00 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.60 € | 5.00 € | -10.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.81 € | 3.25 € | -14.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.42 € | 2.82 € | +16.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.89 € | 1.94 € | +2.3 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.38 € | 1.17 € | -15.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.71 € | 1.63 € | -4.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.05 € | +34.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.66 € | 3.79 € | +3.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.54 € | 7.97 € | +75.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.54 € | 5.58 € | +22.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.28 € | 8.48 € | +60.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.22 € | 1.26 € | +3.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.94 € | +7.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.23 € | 1.22 € | -1.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.80 € | 1.43 € | -20.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.92 € | +10.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.98 € | +61.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.19 € | 1.37 € | +14.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.71 € | 0.70 € | -59.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 7.00 € | -41.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.01 € | 2.33 € | -22.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.26 € | 2.90 € | -11.2 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 17.50 € | 12.00 € | -31.4 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.90 € | -5.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 88.00 € | 60.00 € | -31.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.60 € | 4.80 € | +4.3 % |
| 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) | 1.75 € | 1.76 € | +0.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,500.00 € | 30,900.00 € | -13.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 34,141.68 € | 31,318.82 € | -8.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 205.69 € | 187.05 € | -9.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.30 € | 19.50 € | -3.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 47.14 € | 29.99 € | -36.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 47.38 € | 33.31 € | -29.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 18.72 € | 18.22 € | -2.7 % |
| 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 | 1,046.46 € | 702.38 € | -32.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 8,678.05 € | 11,249.21 € | +29.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 86.90 € | 90.25 € | +3.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.64 € | 40.25 € | -3.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.11 € | 93.70 € | +2.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 99.10 € | 121.23 € | +22.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,559.18 € | 764.88 € | -50.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,356.84 € | 606.88 € | -55.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,574.36 € | 1,424.89 € | -44.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,149.06 € | 1,090.81 € | -49.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 429.77 € | 479.16 € | +11.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 347.76 € | 324.14 € | -6.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,982.60 € | 2,459.55 € | -17.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.40 | 3.77 | -14.4 % |
| Last update: | 5 December 2025 | 4 December 2025 | |
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