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Cost of Living & Prices:
Ireland vs. United States

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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Ireland vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.19 times less for grocery shopping in Ireland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in Ireland and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Ireland.

2.42 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.78 EUR (2.02 USD) in Ireland and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Ireland.

1.78 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.96 EUR (12.45 USD) in Ireland and 18.48 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Ireland.

10.96 EUR
18.48 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12 EUR (13.63 USD) in Ireland and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Ireland.

12.00 EUR
15.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.28 EUR (10.54 USD) in Ireland and 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Ireland.

9.28 EUR
15.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.35 EUR (17.44 USD) in Ireland and 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

15.35 EUR
14.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.75 EUR (3.12 USD) in Ireland and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Ireland.

2.75 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.3 EUR (3.75 USD) for 12 eggs in Ireland and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Ireland.

3.30 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.4 EUR (3.86 USD) in Ireland and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Ireland.

3.40 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 27.52 EUR (31.26 USD) in Ireland and 22 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

27.52 EUR
22.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in Ireland and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Ireland.

0.97 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.75 EUR (1.99 USD) in Ireland and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Ireland.

1.75 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.74 EUR (11.07 USD) in Ireland and 14.71 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Ireland.

9.74 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.28 EUR (1.45 USD) in Ireland and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in the United States.

1.28 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.07 EUR (1.22 USD) in Ireland and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Ireland.

1.07 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.31 EUR (2.62 USD) in Ireland and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Ireland.

2.31 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) in Ireland and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Ireland.

1.61 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.39 EUR (1.58 USD) in Ireland and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Ireland.

1.39 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 21.4 EUR (24.31 USD) in Ireland and 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the United States.

21.40 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.13 EUR (3.56 USD) in Ireland and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Ireland.

3.13 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.46 EUR (1.66 USD) in Ireland and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Ireland.

1.46 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Ireland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.12 times less for meals in restaurants in Ireland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.64 EUR (4.14 USD) in Ireland and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Ireland.

3.64 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.23 EUR (2.53 USD) in Ireland and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Ireland.

2.23 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6 EUR (6.82 USD) in Ireland and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Ireland.

6.00 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6 EUR (6.82 USD) in Ireland and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Ireland.

6.00 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (11.36 USD) in Ireland and 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Ireland.

10.00 EUR
10.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 80 EUR (90.89 USD) in Ireland and 88.02 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Ireland.

80.00 EUR
88.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 20 EUR (22.72 USD) in Ireland and 22.01 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Ireland.

20.00 EUR
22.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.7 EUR (1.93 USD) in Ireland and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Ireland.

1.70 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Ireland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.96 times more for fuel in Ireland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.57 EUR (1.78 USD) in Ireland and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in the United States.

1.57 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in Ireland and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in the United States.

1.64 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Ireland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.07 times more for transportation in Ireland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 120 EUR (136.33 USD) in Ireland and 113.55 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United States.

120.00 EUR
113.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.27 USD) in Ireland and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Ireland.

2.00 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30.6 EUR (34.76 USD) in Ireland and 26.41 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United States.

30.60 EUR
26.41 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.5 EUR (1.7 USD) in Ireland and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Ireland.

1.50 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4 EUR (4.54 USD) in Ireland and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1% lower in the United States.

4.00 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (13.63 USD) in Ireland and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Ireland.

12.00 EUR
15.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 44.98 EUR (51.1 USD) in Ireland and 86.49 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Ireland.

44.98 EUR
86.49 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.7 EUR (22.38 USD) in Ireland and 33.45 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Ireland.

19.70 EUR
33.45 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Ireland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.54 times less for renting an apartment in Ireland than in the United States.

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 1956 EUR (2221.98 USD) in Ireland and 3345 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Ireland.

1 956 EUR
3 345 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 1669 EUR (1896.06 USD) in Ireland and 2095 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Ireland.

1 669 EUR
2 095 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 3504 EUR (3980.46 USD) in Ireland and 6244 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Ireland.

3 504 EUR
6 244 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 2782 EUR (3160.2 USD) in Ireland and 3615 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in Ireland.

2 782 EUR
3 615 EUR

Flats for sale

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Ireland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.72 times less for buying an apartment in Ireland than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7313 EUR (8308.08 USD) in Ireland and 12567 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Ireland.

7 313 EUR
12 567 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 4770 EUR (5419.47 USD) in Ireland and 8164 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Ireland.

4 770 EUR
8 164 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Ireland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Ireland is 1.78 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2974 EUR (3378.37 USD) in Ireland and 5279 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 43.7% lower in Ireland.

2 974 EUR
5 279 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

90.1 EUR
91.3 EUR

Two stars

135 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

163 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

204 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

347 EUR
529 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Ireland: 17 cities, 281 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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