Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 19.4% lower than in Singapore (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 26.0% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 36.5% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 40.0% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 11.6% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 11.4% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
12.00 S$ (8.00 €) |
27.00 S$ (18.00 €) |
+125.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
90.00 S$ (60.00 €) |
120.00 S$ (80.00 €) |
+33.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
10.00 S$ (6.67 €) |
15.00 S$ (10.00 €) |
+50.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
10.00 S$ (6.67 €) |
9.00 S$ (6.00 €) |
-10.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
13.00 S$ (8.67 €) |
8.70 S$ (5.80 €) |
-33.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
6.04 S$ (4.03 €) |
5.75 S$ (3.83 €) |
-4.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.01 S$ (1.34 €) |
3.71 S$ (2.47 €) |
+84.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.49 S$ (0.99 €) |
2.86 S$ (1.91 €) |
+92.5 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.95 S$ (2.63 €) |
2.04 S$ (1.36 €) |
-48.3 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
2.71 S$ (1.81 €) |
2.57 S$ (1.71 €) |
-5.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
1.56 S$ (1.04 €) |
1.17 S$ (0.78 €) |
-24.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.35 S$ (2.90 €) |
5.61 S$ (3.74 €) |
+29.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.19 S$ (6.80 €) |
6.65 S$ (4.43 €) |
-34.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.05 S$ (4.03 €) |
6.82 S$ (4.55 €) |
+12.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
13.41 S$ (8.94 €) |
8.09 S$ (5.40 €) |
-39.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.54 S$ (1.69 €) |
1.84 S$ (1.23 €) |
-27.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
1.76 S$ (1.17 €) |
1.32 S$ (0.88 €) |
-25.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.84 S$ (1.89 €) |
1.85 S$ (1.23 €) |
-34.8 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.32 S$ (0.88 €) |
2.68 S$ (1.78 €) |
+102.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.51 S$ (1.01 €) |
1.25 S$ (0.83 €) |
-17.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.35 S$ (0.90 €) |
0.91 S$ (0.61 €) |
-32.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.71 S$ (1.80 €) |
1.77 S$ (1.18 €) |
-34.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.73 S$ (1.16 €) |
2.60 S$ (1.74 €) |
+50.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (20.00 €) |
18.00 S$ (12.00 €) |
-40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.89 S$ (3.93 €) |
4.58 S$ (3.05 €) |
-22.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.13 S$ (4.08 €) |
4.93 S$ (3.29 €) |
-19.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
17.00 S$ (11.33 €) |
27.00 S$ (18.00 €) |
+58.8 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.80 S$ (1.20 €) |
3.00 S$ (2.00 €) |
+66.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (85.33 €) |
138.00 S$ (92.00 €) |
+7.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.60 S$ (3.07 €) |
6.98 S$ (4.65 €) |
+51.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.07 €) |
3.62 S$ (2.41 €) |
+125.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
21.50 S$ (14.33 €) |
45.00 S$ (30.00 €) |
+109.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.73 S$ (1.82 €) |
2.65 S$ (1.77 €) |
-2.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
200,000.00 S$ (133,330.91 €) |
52,500.96 S$ (35,000.00 €) |
-73.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
169,929.09 S$ (113,284.00 €) |
51,258.25 S$ (34,171.55 €) |
-69.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
202.46 S$ (134.97 €) |
314.59 S$ (209.72 €) |
+55.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
18.00 S$ (12.00 €) |
30.74 S$ (20.49 €) |
+70.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
36.67 S$ (24.44 €) |
69.77 S$ (46.51 €) |
+90.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
141.04 S$ (94.03 €) |
72.24 S$ (48.16 €) |
-48.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
14.03 S$ (9.36 €) |
27.41 S$ (18.27 €) |
+95.3 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.00 S$ (10.00 €) |
18.00 S$ (12.00 €) |
+20.0 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,750.16 S$ (1,166.76 €) |
1,503.04 S$ (1,002.01 €) |
-14.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
39,304.89 S$ (26,202.79 €) |
11,649.00 S$ (7,765.86 €) |
-70.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
108.12 S$ (72.08 €) |
130.79 S$ (87.19 €) |
+21.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
58.26 S$ (38.84 €) |
62.65 S$ (41.77 €) |
+7.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
134.13 S$ (89.42 €) |
137.10 S$ (91.40 €) |
+2.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
150.00 S$ (100.00 €) |
146.18 S$ (97.45 €) |
-2.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,428.68 S$ (2,285.74 €) |
2,286.99 S$ (1,524.63 €) |
-33.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,554.00 S$ (1,702.64 €) |
1,971.36 S$ (1,314.22 €) |
-22.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
7,234.00 S$ (4,822.58 €) |
3,872.47 S$ (2,581.60 €) |
-46.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
4,695.38 S$ (3,130.20 €) |
3,247.36 S$ (2,164.87 €) |
-30.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,792.91 S$ (1,861.90 €) |
638.75 S$ (425.83 €) |
-77.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,944.90 S$ (1,296.57 €) |
504.80 S$ (336.53 €) |
-74.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,531.64 S$ (3,687.69 €) |
4,559.82 S$ (3,039.83 €) |
-17.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.84 | 4.16 | +46.4 % |
| Last update: | 12 February 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
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