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Cost of Living & Prices:
Ireland vs. United States

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Grocery

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Ireland vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times less for grocery shopping in Ireland than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.94 EUR (3.44 USD) in Ireland and 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Ireland.

2.94 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Ireland and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Ireland.

1.86 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.95 EUR (13.99 USD) in Ireland and 17.04 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Ireland.

11.95 EUR
17.04 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 12 EUR (14.04 USD) in Ireland and 15.38 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22% lower in Ireland.

12.00 EUR
15.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10 EUR (11.7 USD) in Ireland and 13.74 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Ireland.

10.00 EUR
13.74 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 18 EUR (21.07 USD) in Ireland and 16.23 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United States.

18.00 EUR
16.23 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.16 EUR (3.7 USD) in Ireland and 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the United States.

3.16 EUR
2.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.03 EUR (4.72 USD) for 12 eggs in Ireland and 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Ireland.

4.03 EUR
6.14 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 EUR (3.78 USD) in Ireland and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Ireland.

3.23 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 26.71 EUR (31.26 USD) in Ireland and 21.35 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

26.71 EUR
21.35 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in Ireland and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Ireland.

1.17 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.97 EUR (2.31 USD) in Ireland and 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Ireland.

1.97 EUR
4.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.69 EUR (12.51 USD) in Ireland and 14.66 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Ireland.

10.69 EUR
14.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.77 USD) in Ireland and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United States.

1.51 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in Ireland and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Ireland.

1.54 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.47 EUR (2.89 USD) in Ireland and 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Ireland.

2.47 EUR
4.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in Ireland and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Ireland.

1.88 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.92 EUR (2.25 USD) in Ireland and 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Ireland.

1.92 EUR
7.07 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 20.77 EUR (24.31 USD) in Ireland and 7.67 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the United States.

20.77 EUR
7.67 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.98 EUR (5.83 USD) in Ireland and 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Ireland.

4.98 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.82 EUR (2.13 USD) in Ireland and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Ireland.

1.82 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Ireland vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.22 times less for meals in restaurants in Ireland than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in Ireland and 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Ireland.

4.06 EUR
5.01 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in Ireland and 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Ireland.

2.21 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8.19 USD) in Ireland and 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United States.

7.00 EUR
6.84 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6 EUR (7.02 USD) in Ireland and 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Ireland.

6.00 EUR
10.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11 EUR (12.87 USD) in Ireland and 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United States.

11.00 EUR
10.25 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 95 EUR (111.19 USD) in Ireland and 119.62 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Ireland.

95.00 EUR
119.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 20 EUR (23.41 USD) in Ireland and 22.21 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10% lower in Ireland.

20.00 EUR
22.21 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.91 EUR (2.24 USD) in Ireland and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Ireland.

1.91 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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Ireland vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.07 times more for fuel in Ireland than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in Ireland and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

1.66 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Ireland and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in the United States.

1.71 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Ireland vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.25 times less for transportation in Ireland than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 84 EUR (98.31 USD) in Ireland and 112.78 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Ireland.

84.00 EUR
112.78 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.34 USD) in Ireland and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Ireland.

2.00 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.64 EUR (39.37 USD) in Ireland and 35.89 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Ireland.

33.64 EUR
35.89 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in Ireland and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Ireland.

1.50 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.4 EUR (5.15 USD) in Ireland and 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United States.

4.40 EUR
4.26 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 13 EUR (15.22 USD) in Ireland and 17.09 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Ireland.

13.00 EUR
17.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.55 EUR (57.99 USD) in Ireland and 134.8 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Ireland.

49.55 EUR
134.80 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18 EUR (21.07 USD) in Ireland and 55.54 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Ireland.

18.00 EUR
55.54 EUR

Flats for rent

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Ireland vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.67 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 2056 EUR (2406.75 USD) in Ireland and 3467 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Ireland.

2 056 EUR
3 467 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 1732 EUR (2027.27 USD) in Ireland and 2173 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Ireland.

1 732 EUR
2 173 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 3553 EUR (4158.08 USD) in Ireland and 7024 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Ireland.

3 553 EUR
7 024 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 2896 EUR (3389.86 USD) in Ireland and 4466 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Ireland.

2 896 EUR
4 466 EUR

Flats for sale

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Ireland vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.06 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 6895 EUR (8069.57 USD) in Ireland and 14828 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Ireland.

6 895 EUR
14 828 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 5367 EUR (6281.13 USD) in Ireland and 10403 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Ireland.

5 367 EUR
10 403 EUR

Salary

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Ireland vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Ireland is 1.3 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3379 EUR (3954.65 USD) in Ireland and 4396 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 23.1% lower in Ireland.

3 379 EUR
4 396 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

87.5 EUR
88.6 EUR

Two stars

131 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

158 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

198 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

337 EUR
514 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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