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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Ireland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Ireland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.94 EUR (3.46 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Ireland.

6.29 EUR
2.94 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.19 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Ireland.

2.14 EUR
1.86 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.93 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 11.95 EUR (14.07 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Ireland.

16.93 EUR
11.95 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (14.13 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Ireland.

15.28 EUR
12.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.65 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 10 EUR (11.78 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Ireland.

13.65 EUR
10.00 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.13 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 18 EUR (21.2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the United States.

16.13 EUR
18.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 3.16 EUR (3.72 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in the United States.

2.84 EUR
3.16 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.03 EUR (4.75 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Ireland.

6.10 EUR
4.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 3.23 EUR (3.8 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 0% lower in Ireland.

3.23 EUR
3.23 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.22 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 26.54 EUR (31.26 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

21.22 EUR
26.54 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.17 EUR (1.38 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Ireland.

2.50 EUR
1.17 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.32 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Ireland.

4.25 EUR
1.97 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.57 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 10.69 EUR (12.59 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Ireland.

14.57 EUR
10.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.78 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
1.51 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Ireland.

3.40 EUR
1.54 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.86 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.47 EUR (2.91 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Ireland.

4.86 EUR
2.47 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.88 EUR (2.21 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Ireland.

3.18 EUR
1.88 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.92 EUR (2.26 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Ireland.

7.02 EUR
1.92 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.62 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 20.64 EUR (24.31 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the United States.

7.62 EUR
20.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.41 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 4.98 EUR (5.87 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Ireland.

5.41 EUR
4.98 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.82 EUR (2.14 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Ireland.

2.11 EUR
1.82 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Ireland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Ireland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.98 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.06 EUR (4.78 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Ireland.

4.98 EUR
4.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.21 EUR (2.6 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Ireland.

2.80 EUR
2.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (8.24 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

6.79 EUR
7.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6 EUR (7.07 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Ireland.

10.19 EUR
6.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 11 EUR (12.96 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the United States.

10.19 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 118.86 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 95 EUR (111.89 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Ireland.

118.86 EUR
95.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.07 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 20 EUR (23.56 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Ireland.

22.07 EUR
20.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.25 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 12% lower in Ireland.

2.17 EUR
1.91 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Ireland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.05 times less for fuel in the United States than in Ireland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.95 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.65 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.69 EUR (2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.69 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.24 times more for transportation in the United States than in Ireland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.07 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 84 EUR (98.94 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25% lower in Ireland.

112.07 EUR
84.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.36 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in Ireland.

2.46 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.66 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 33.64 EUR (39.62 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Ireland.

35.66 EUR
33.64 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.77 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Ireland.

1.84 EUR
1.50 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.24 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.4 EUR (5.18 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United States.

4.24 EUR
4.40 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.98 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 13 EUR (15.31 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Ireland.

16.98 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.95 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 49.55 EUR (58.36 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 63% lower in Ireland.

133.95 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 55.19 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 18 EUR (21.2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Ireland.

55.19 EUR
18.00 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.66 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 3445 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2056 EUR (2422 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Ireland.

3 445 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 2159 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1732 EUR (2040.11 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Ireland.

2 159 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 6980 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3553 EUR (4184.42 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Ireland.

6 980 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 4438 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2896 EUR (3411.34 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Ireland.

4 438 EUR
2 896 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.04 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 14735 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 6895 EUR (8120.7 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Ireland.

14 735 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 10338 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5367 EUR (6320.92 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Ireland.

10 338 EUR
5 367 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.29 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4368 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3379 EUR (3979.7 USD) in Ireland. The average salary is 22.6% lower in Ireland.

4 368 EUR
3 379 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.1 EUR
86.9 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
131 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
157 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
197 EUR

Five stars

510 EUR
335 EUR

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

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