Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 4.4% lower than in Ireland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 18.2% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 46.3% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 14.6% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 8.1% lower than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 18.0% higher than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €19.00 | €15.00 | -21.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €85.00 | €67.00 | -21.2 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.49 | €11.00 | +4.9 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.00 | €4.50 | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €6.00 | €4.00 | -33.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.90 | €3.61 | -7.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.48 | €3.06 | +23.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.90 | €2.67 | +40.5 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.39 | €1.17 | -15.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.76 | €1.72 | -2.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.80 | €1.41 | +75.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.82 | €3.36 | -12.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €4.59 | €5.85 | +27.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.54 | €4.67 | +2.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.63 | €8.43 | +49.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.27 | €1.30 | +3.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.87 | €0.82 | -5.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.23 | €0.91 | -26.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.84 | €1.72 | -6.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.82 | €0.60 | -26.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.61 | €0.58 | -5.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.18 | €1.46 | +23.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.78 | €0.95 | -46.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €12.00 | €5.00 | -58.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €3.09 | €0.99 | -68.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.24 | €1.41 | -56.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €18.00 | €8.70 | -51.7 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.00 | €3.30 | +65.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €95.00 | €58.00 | -38.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.85 | €4.50 | -7.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.37 | €4.02 | +69.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €30.00 | €35.00 | +16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.78 | €1.79 | +0.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €34,830.00 | €29,395.00 | -15.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €34,164.70 | €34,159.04 | -0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €212.06 | €305.24 | +43.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €20.09 | €23.33 | +16.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €47.74 | €43.28 | -9.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €48.40 | €35.92 | -25.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €17.99 | €24.57 | +36.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.00 | €13.00 | +8.3 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €1,023.13 | €501.38 | -51.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €8,717.70 | €15,434.81 | +77.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €88.25 | €78.61 | -10.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €41.29 | €37.07 | -10.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €91.21 | €87.99 | -3.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €99.34 | €111.32 | +12.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,553.42 | €809.87 | -47.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,375.11 | €624.69 | -54.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,542.92 | €1,504.59 | -40.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €2,155.35 | €1,159.59 | -46.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €420.71 | €501.11 | +19.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €320.32 | €331.58 | +3.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €3,063.92 | €2,958.59 | -3.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.17 | 3.95 | -5.2 % |
| Last update: | 20 May 2026 | 21 May 2026 | |
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