Cost of Living Comparison Between Spain and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ireland are 37.4% higher than in Spain (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ireland are 53.4% higher than in Spain | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 90.2% higher than in Spain | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 45.8% higher than in Spain | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 31.5% higher than in Spain | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 6.3% higher than in Spain | |
Restaurants | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.00 € | 16.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 80.00 € | +60.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.68 € | 9.00 € | +3.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 6.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 5.50 € | +83.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.84 € | 3.59 € | +94.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.99 € | 2.27 € | +14.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.49 € | 1.73 € | +16.5 % |
Markets | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.92 € | 4.70 € | +20.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.15 € | 1.57 € | +36.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 € | 0.72 € | +21.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.45 € | 3.67 € | +49.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.33 € | 3.76 € | -29.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.15 € | 4.25 € | +35.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.92 € | 4.77 € | -19.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.15 € | +27.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.87 € | +13.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 1.15 € | +50.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.42 € | +40.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.65 € | 0.79 € | +20.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.59 € | -17.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.04 € | 1.09 € | +5.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.65 € | 1.53 € | +133.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 12.00 € | +140.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.03 € | 2.96 € | +185.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 3.27 € | +94.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 15.50 € | +198.1 % |
Transportation | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 31.00 € | 100.00 € | +222.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 € | 4.50 € | +28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 2.41 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22.00 € | 30.00 € | +36.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.08 € | 6.72 € | +10.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +9.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,810.83 € | 32,740.82 € | +26.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 130.78 € | 213.14 € | +63.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 18.08 € | 20.73 € | +14.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.81 € | 48.68 € | +53.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.21 € | 47.80 € | +21.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.73 € | 20.88 € | +64.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 12.00 € | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 415.42 € | 1,082.99 € | +160.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,001.91 € | 8,385.45 € | +4.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 72.65 € | 83.18 € | +14.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 29.34 € | 38.55 € | +31.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 74.01 € | 85.32 € | +15.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 85.69 € | 89.91 € | +4.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 937.17 € | 1,625.49 € | +73.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 698.01 € | 1,416.04 € | +102.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,510.35 € | 2,721.10 € | +80.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,051.38 € | 2,218.75 € | +111.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 307.32 € | 440.85 € | +43.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188.03 € | 332.88 € | +77.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Spain Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,756.41 € | 2,863.13 € | +63.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.48 | 4.41 | +27.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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