Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Spain 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Spain are 27.0% lower than in Ireland (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Spain are 34.6% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Spain are 47.2% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Spain are 31.2% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Spain are 23.9% lower than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Spain is 6.6% lower than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 € | 12.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 50.00 € | -37.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 8.90 € | -1.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 3.00 € | -45.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.59 € | 1.85 € | -48.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 € | 2.00 € | -11.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 € | 1.51 € | -12.6 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.70 € | 3.92 € | -16.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.57 € | 1.15 € | -26.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.59 € | -17.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.67 € | 2.44 € | -33.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.77 € | 5.31 € | +41.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.25 € | 3.15 € | -26.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.77 € | 5.91 € | +23.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 0.90 € | -22.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.87 € | 0.76 € | -12.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 0.77 € | -33.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.42 € | 1.01 € | -28.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.66 € | -16.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.71 € | +21.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.09 € | 1.04 € | -5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.53 € | 0.65 € | -57.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 5.00 € | -58.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.96 € | 1.03 € | -65.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.27 € | 1.68 € | -48.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.50 € | 5.25 € | -66.1 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 1.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 € | 31.65 € | -68.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 € | 3.50 € | -22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.41 € | 1.95 € | -19.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 22.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.72 € | 6.08 € | -9.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,675.00 € | 33,365.00 € | -9.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,740.82 € | 25,810.83 € | -21.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 214.09 € | 131.33 € | -38.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.66 € | 18.34 € | -11.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 48.62 € | 31.95 € | -34.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.73 € | 39.21 € | -17.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.88 € | 13.22 € | -36.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 8.00 € | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,082.99 € | 416.12 € | -61.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,385.45 € | 8,026.06 € | -4.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.97 € | 74.00 € | -10.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.18 € | 29.84 € | -21.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 85.20 € | 74.95 € | -12.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 90.02 € | 87.06 € | -3.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,633.16 € | 940.10 € | -42.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,423.51 € | 702.96 € | -50.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,712.73 € | 1,518.01 € | -44.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,218.75 € | 1,057.04 € | -52.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 440.85 € | 306.83 € | -30.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 332.88 € | 187.44 € | -43.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Spain Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,862.81 € | 1,750.02 € | -38.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.41 | 3.50 | -20.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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