Cost of Living Comparison Between Slovenia and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 34.0% higher than in Slovenia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 55.0% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 128.2% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 54.9% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 35.9% higher than in Slovenia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 31.2% higher than in Slovenia | |
Restaurants | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €12.00 | €19.00 | +58.3 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €50.00 | €80.00 | +60.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €8.00 | €11.00 | +37.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €3.00 | €6.00 | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | €6.00 | +50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.17 | €3.91 | +80.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.67 | €2.50 | -6.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.72 | €1.92 | +11.6 % |
Markets | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.25 | €1.39 | +11.4 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.66 | €1.76 | +6.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €1.14 | €0.79 | -30.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.26 | €3.84 | +17.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.61 | €4.68 | -16.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.93 | €4.66 | +18.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.40 | €5.72 | +5.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €0.84 | €1.26 | +49.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.70 | €0.89 | +27.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.87 | €1.25 | +42.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.28 | €1.82 | +41.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.51 | €0.84 | +65.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.66 | €0.63 | -5.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.40 | €1.17 | -16.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.80 | €1.83 | +129.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.00 | €12.00 | +100.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.22 | €3.05 | +151.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €1.79 | €3.30 | +83.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €5.35 | €18.00 | +236.4 % |
Transportation | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.50 | €2.00 | +33.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €37.00 | €94.00 | +154.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €1.95 | €4.80 | +146.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €1.92 | €2.41 | +25.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €17.98 | €30.00 | +66.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.50 | €1.78 | +18.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €26,148.00 | €34,830.00 | +33.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €22,078.18 | €34,185.75 | +54.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €259.08 | €212.44 | -18.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €14.15 | €19.94 | +40.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €35.09 | €47.78 | +36.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €45.08 | €48.68 | +8.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €15.48 | €18.01 | +16.4 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €8.00 | €12.00 | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €490.33 | €1,051.59 | +114.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €11,490.00 | €9,163.35 | -20.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €95.72 | €88.01 | -8.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €35.53 | €41.10 | +15.7 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €94.42 | €91.79 | -2.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €115.15 | €98.75 | -14.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €669.45 | €1,563.14 | +133.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €565.92 | €1,397.72 | +147.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,188.16 | €2,526.41 | +112.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €927.44 | €2,158.31 | +132.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €365.41 | €407.67 | +11.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €277.30 | €314.63 | +13.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Slovenia Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €1,526.91 | €3,105.14 | +103.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.53 | 4.19 | +18.7 % |
| Last update: | 8 June 2026 | 16 June 2026 | |
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