Cost of Living in Ireland
Summary of cost of living in Ireland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,920.2$ (3,495.3€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,117.6$ (996.4€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ireland is, on average, 0.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ireland is, on average, 2.9% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.19 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 89.73 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.22 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.17 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.21 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.56 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.05 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.71 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.90 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.85 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.19 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.70 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.06 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.74 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.93 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.90 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.46 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.28 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.61 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.51 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.24 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 98.14 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.61 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.70 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.48 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 41,133.41 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 38,186.89 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 237.47 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.76 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 51.84 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.81 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.72 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.46 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,184.22 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,257.62 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.76 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 44.41 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 98.68 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 109.24 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,767.90 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,514.61 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,973.14 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,472.62 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 450.44 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 370.66 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,255.66 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.48 |
Prices in Ireland
This country had 6025 entries in the past 12 months by 718 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
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Last update: May 2025
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Sources and References
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