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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Ireland

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.09 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.7 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.75 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.70 USD
2.75 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.69 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.02 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.69 USD
2.02 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.44 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Ireland.

13.92 USD
12.44 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.62 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.01 USD
13.62 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.06 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.53 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 14% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.06 USD
10.53 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 17.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 17.42 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Ireland.

17.55 USD
17.42 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.12 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.67 USD
3.12 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.47 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.74 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.47 USD
3.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.18 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.86 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.18 USD
3.86 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 29.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.26 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

29.61 USD
31.26 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.1 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Ireland.

1.16 USD
1.10 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.99 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.55 USD
1.99 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.05 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.38 USD
11.05 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.55 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.45 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Ireland.

1.55 USD
1.45 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.21 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Ireland.

1.47 USD
1.21 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.62 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Ireland.

2.66 USD
2.62 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.83 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.48 USD
1.83 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.42 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.58 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Ireland.

2.42 USD
1.58 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 24.31 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

19.23 USD
24.31 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.23 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.55 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 9% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.23 USD
3.55 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.66 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.53 USD
1.66 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.01 times less for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.13 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Ireland.

4.58 USD
4.13 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.53 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.40 USD
2.53 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.81 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 15% lower in Ireland.

8.01 USD
6.81 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.67 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.81 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.67 USD
6.81 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.35 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.34 USD
11.35 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 93.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 90.78 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Ireland.

93.41 USD
90.78 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 20.02 USD in the United Kingdom and 22.69 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.02 USD
22.69 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.84 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.93 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.84 USD
1.93 USD

Fuel

USDGBPEUR

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.78 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Ireland.

1.81 USD
1.78 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.86 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.75 USD
1.86 USD

LPG 1L

1.41 USD
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Transportation

USDGBPEUR

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.45 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 210.17 USD in the United Kingdom and 136.17 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Ireland.

210.17 USD
136.17 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.27 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Ireland.

3.47 USD
2.27 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 38.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 34.72 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in Ireland.

38.43 USD
34.72 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.7 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Ireland.

2.27 USD
1.70 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.34 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.54 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 15% lower in Ireland.

5.34 USD
4.54 USD

Sports & entertainment

USDGBPEUR

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 13.62 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Ireland.

16.01 USD
13.62 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 56.7 USD in the United Kingdom and 51.04 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 10% lower in Ireland.

56.70 USD
51.04 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 22.35 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

15.49 USD
22.35 USD

Flats for rent

USDGBPEUR

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.14 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2727 USD in the United Kingdom and 2219 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Ireland.

2 727 USD
2 219 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1933 USD in the United Kingdom and 1894 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 2% lower in Ireland.

1 933 USD
1 894 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4861 USD in the United Kingdom and 3976 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Ireland.

4 861 USD
3 976 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3279 USD in the United Kingdom and 3156 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in Ireland.

3 279 USD
3 156 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.88 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 16047 USD in the United Kingdom and 8298 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Ireland.

16 047 USD
8 298 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9796 USD in the United Kingdom and 5413 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Ireland.

9 796 USD
5 413 USD

Salary

USDGBPEUR

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.2 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4047 USD in the United Kingdom and 3374 USD in Ireland. The average salary is 16.6% lower in Ireland.

4 047 USD
3 374 USD

Hotels

USDGBPEUR

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

160 USD
102 USD

Two stars

122 USD
154 USD

Three stars

128 USD
185 USD

Four stars

166 USD
232 USD

Five stars

422 USD
395 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Ireland: 17 cities, 281 hotels

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