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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 1.22 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Ireland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 2.63 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 55% lower in Ireland.

5.84 USD
2.63 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 1.94 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Ireland.

2.39 USD
1.94 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 11.92 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Ireland.

20.99 USD
11.92 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 13.05 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Ireland.

18.00 USD
13.05 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 10.09 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Ireland.

17.42 USD
10.09 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 16.69 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the United States.

16.00 USD
16.69 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 2.99 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Ireland.

3.21 USD
2.99 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.59 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Ireland.

4.74 USD
3.59 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 3.7 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Ireland.

3.93 USD
3.70 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
31.26 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.05 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 63% lower in Ireland.

2.84 USD
1.05 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 1.9 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Ireland.

4.27 USD
1.90 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 10.59 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Ireland.

16.71 USD
10.59 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.39 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
1.39 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 1.16 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Ireland.

3.90 USD
1.16 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 2.51 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Ireland.

5.33 USD
2.51 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 1.75 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Ireland.

4.26 USD
1.75 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 1.51 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Ireland.

8.22 USD
1.51 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
24.31 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 3.4 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Ireland.

6.25 USD
3.40 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 1.59 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in Ireland.

2.50 USD
1.59 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Ireland - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.17 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Ireland.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.96 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Ireland.

5.22 USD
3.96 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 2.43 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Ireland.

2.80 USD
2.43 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 6.52 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Ireland.

8.00 USD
6.52 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 6.52 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Ireland.

10.00 USD
6.52 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 10.87 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in Ireland.

12.00 USD
10.87 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 87 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 13% lower in Ireland.

100.00 USD
87.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 21.75 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 13% lower in Ireland.

25.00 USD
21.75 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 1.85 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Ireland.

2.20 USD
1.85 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Ireland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.95 times less for fuel in the United States than in Ireland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.78 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.78 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.86 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.86 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times less for transportation in the United States than in Ireland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 130.49 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.

129.00 USD
130.49 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 2.17 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Ireland.

2.75 USD
2.17 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 33.28 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United States.

30.00 USD
33.28 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 1.63 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Ireland.

1.86 USD
1.63 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 4.35 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Ireland.

4.50 USD
4.35 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 13.05 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Ireland.

18.00 USD
13.05 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 48.91 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Ireland.

98.26 USD
48.91 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 21.42 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 43.6% lower in Ireland.

38.00 USD
21.42 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.61 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 3800 USD in the United States and 2127 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 44% lower in Ireland.

3 800 USD
2 127 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 2380 USD in the United States and 1815 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Ireland.

2 380 USD
1 815 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 7094 USD in the United States and 3810 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Ireland.

7 094 USD
3 810 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 4107 USD in the United States and 3025 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Ireland.

4 107 USD
3 025 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.79 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 14278 USD in the United States and 7952 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Ireland.

14 278 USD
7 952 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 9275 USD in the United States and 5187 USD in Ireland. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Ireland.

9 275 USD
5 187 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.85 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 3234 USD in Ireland. The average salary is 46.1% lower in Ireland.

5 997 USD
3 234 USD

Hotels

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

One star

99.8 USD
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Two stars

157 USD
210 USD

Three stars

221 USD
176 USD

Four stars

309 USD
225 USD

Five stars

654 USD
389 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3602 hotels • Ireland: 19 cities, 290 hotels

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