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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Ireland

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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 2.89 EUR (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.94 EUR (3.43 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.89 EUR
2.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.67 EUR
1.86 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.04 EUR (14.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.95 EUR (13.96 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Ireland.

12.04 EUR
11.95 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.87 EUR (11.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12 EUR (14.02 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 17.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.87 EUR
12.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.43 EUR (8.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10 EUR (11.68 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.43 EUR
10.00 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.74 EUR (23.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18 EUR (21.03 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Ireland.

19.74 EUR
18.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.16 EUR (3.69 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.78 EUR
3.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.23 EUR (4.94 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 4.03 EUR (4.71 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Ireland.

4.23 EUR
4.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (4.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.23 EUR (3.77 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Ireland.

3.46 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.35 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.76 EUR (31.26 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

25.35 EUR
26.76 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 0% lower in Ireland.

1.17 EUR
1.17 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.9 EUR (2.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.90 EUR
1.97 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.24 EUR (10.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.69 EUR (12.49 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.24 EUR
10.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.51 EUR (1.76 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 0% lower in Ireland.

1.51 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Ireland.

1.56 EUR
1.54 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.47 EUR (2.89 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Ireland.

2.67 EUR
2.47 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR
1.88 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Ireland.

2.16 EUR
1.92 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.46 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.81 EUR (24.31 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

16.46 EUR
20.81 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.12 EUR (3.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.98 EUR (5.82 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.12 EUR
4.98 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.64 EUR
1.82 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.45 EUR (5.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.06 EUR (4.74 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Ireland.

4.45 EUR
4.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.44 EUR (2.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.21 EUR (2.58 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Ireland.

2.44 EUR
2.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.51 EUR (8.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7 EUR (8.18 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Ireland.

7.51 EUR
7.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.86 EUR (8.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6 EUR (7.01 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Ireland.

6.86 EUR
6.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.29 EUR (10.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11 EUR (12.85 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.29 EUR
11.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.9 EUR (108.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 95 EUR (110.98 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

92.90 EUR
95.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.22 EUR (27.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20 EUR (23.36 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Ireland.

23.22 EUR
20.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.91 EUR (2.23 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.53 EUR
1.91 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.05 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.65 EUR
1.67 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.56 EUR
1.71 EUR

LPG 1L

1.09 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.09 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Ireland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 216.1 EUR (252.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 84 EUR (98.13 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Ireland.

216.10 EUR
84.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.48 EUR (4.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Ireland.

3.48 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.84 EUR (40.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 33.64 EUR (39.3 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Ireland.

34.84 EUR
33.64 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.9 EUR (3.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 48.3% lower in Ireland.

2.90 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.11 EUR (5.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.4 EUR (5.14 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Ireland.

5.11 EUR
4.40 EUR

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 17.42 EUR (20.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13 EUR (15.19 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Ireland.

17.42 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.97 EUR (65.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.55 EUR (57.88 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Ireland.

55.97 EUR
49.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.84 EUR (24.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18 EUR (21.03 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Ireland.

20.84 EUR
18.00 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.22 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 2576 EUR (3008.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2056 EUR (2402.18 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Ireland.

2 576 EUR
2 056 EUR

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 1922 EUR (2244.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1732 EUR (2023.41 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Ireland.

1 922 EUR
1 732 EUR

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 4785 EUR (5590.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3553 EUR (4150.17 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Ireland.

4 785 EUR
3 553 EUR

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 3194 EUR (3731.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2896 EUR (3383.42 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Ireland.

3 194 EUR
2 896 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.24 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 17618 EUR (20581.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6895 EUR (8054.23 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Ireland.

17 618 EUR
6 895 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9798 EUR (11445.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5367 EUR (6269.18 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Ireland.

9 798 EUR
5 367 EUR

Salary

EURUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.02 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3448 EUR (4027.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3379 EUR (3947.13 USD) in Ireland. The average salary is 2% lower in Ireland.

3 448 EUR
3 379 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDGBP

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

One star

137 EUR
87.6 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR
132 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
158 EUR

Four stars

142 EUR
199 EUR

Five stars

361 EUR
338 EUR

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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