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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 1.07 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.52 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Ireland.

2.54 USD
2.52 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.86 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 14% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.60 USD
1.86 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.43 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Ireland.

13.11 USD
11.43 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.52 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.31 USD
12.52 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.68 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.54 USD
9.68 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.53 USD in the United Kingdom and 16.01 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in Ireland.

16.53 USD
16.01 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.51 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.87 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.51 USD
2.87 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.27 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.44 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.27 USD
3.44 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.55 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.99 USD
3.55 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 1.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.01 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Ireland.

1.09 USD
1.01 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.83 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.46 USD
1.83 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.16 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.89 USD
10.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.34 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Ireland.

1.46 USD
1.34 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.12 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Ireland.

1.38 USD
1.12 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.41 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in Ireland.

2.50 USD
2.41 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.68 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.40 USD
1.68 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.45 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Ireland.

2.28 USD
1.45 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 3.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.26 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.04 USD
3.26 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.52 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.45 USD
1.52 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.8 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Ireland.

4.31 USD
3.80 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.26 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.33 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.26 USD
2.33 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.26 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Ireland.

7.54 USD
6.26 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.26 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Ireland.

6.29 USD
6.26 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.43 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.80 USD
10.43 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88 USD in the United Kingdom and 83.44 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.2% lower in Ireland.

88.00 USD
83.44 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.86 USD in the United Kingdom and 20.86 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

18.86 USD
20.86 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.77 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.73 USD
1.77 USD

Fuel

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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

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.48 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 197.99 USD in the United Kingdom and 125.16 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Ireland.

197.99 USD
125.16 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.27 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.09 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Ireland.

3.27 USD
2.09 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.2 USD in the United Kingdom and 31.92 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Ireland.

36.20 USD
31.92 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.56 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Ireland.

2.14 USD
1.56 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.03 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.17 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in Ireland.

5.03 USD
4.17 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 15.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 12.52 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Ireland.

15.09 USD
12.52 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 53.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 46.91 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Ireland.

53.41 USD
46.91 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.59 USD in the United Kingdom and 20.55 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 29% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.59 USD
20.55 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.17 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 2569 USD in the United Kingdom and 2040 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Ireland.

2 569 USD
2 040 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 1821 USD in the United Kingdom and 1741 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Ireland.

1 821 USD
1 741 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 4579 USD in the United Kingdom and 3654 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Ireland.

4 579 USD
3 654 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 3089 USD in the United Kingdom and 2901 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Ireland.

3 089 USD
2 901 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.93 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 15117 USD in the United Kingdom and 7627 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Ireland.

15 117 USD
7 627 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 9228 USD in the United Kingdom and 4975 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Ireland.

9 228 USD
4 975 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.23 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3812 USD in the United Kingdom and 3102 USD in Ireland. The average salary is 18.6% lower in Ireland.

3 812 USD
3 102 USD

Hotels

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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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