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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.97 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 10.38 PLN (2.76 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Ireland.

21.97 PLN
10.38 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.99 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 7.63 PLN (2.03 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Ireland.

8.99 PLN
7.63 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.96 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 47 PLN (12.49 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Ireland.

78.96 PLN
47.00 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.71 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 51.46 PLN (13.68 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 24% lower in Ireland.

67.71 PLN
51.46 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.53 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 39.8 PLN (10.58 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Ireland.

65.53 PLN
39.80 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 60.19 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 65.83 PLN (17.5 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

60.19 PLN
65.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.08 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 11.79 PLN (3.14 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Ireland.

12.08 PLN
11.79 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.83 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 14.15 PLN (3.76 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Ireland.

17.83 PLN
14.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.78 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 14.58 PLN (3.88 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Ireland.

14.78 PLN
14.58 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 94.01 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 117.59 PLN (31.26 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

94.01 PLN
117.59 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.68 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 4.16 PLN (1.11 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 61% lower in Ireland.

10.68 PLN
4.16 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.06 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 7.51 PLN (2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Ireland.

16.06 PLN
7.51 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.86 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 41.77 PLN (11.1 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Ireland.

62.86 PLN
41.77 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.7 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.49 PLN (1.46 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in the United States.

4.70 PLN
5.49 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.67 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 4.59 PLN (1.22 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Ireland.

14.67 PLN
4.59 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.05 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 9.91 PLN (2.63 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Ireland.

20.05 PLN
9.91 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.03 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 6.9 PLN (1.84 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 57% lower in Ireland.

16.03 PLN
6.90 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.92 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 5.96 PLN (1.58 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Ireland.

30.92 PLN
5.96 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.78 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 91.45 PLN (24.31 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the United States.

33.78 PLN
91.45 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.51 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 13.42 PLN (3.57 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Ireland.

23.51 PLN
13.42 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.4 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 6.26 PLN (1.66 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Ireland.

9.40 PLN
6.26 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.64 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 15.61 PLN (4.15 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Ireland.

19.64 PLN
15.61 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.53 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 9.56 PLN (2.54 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Ireland.

10.53 PLN
9.56 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.09 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 25.73 PLN (6.84 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Ireland.

30.09 PLN
25.73 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.62 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 25.73 PLN (6.84 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Ireland.

37.62 PLN
25.73 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.14 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 42.89 PLN (11.4 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 5% lower in Ireland.

45.14 PLN
42.89 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 376.18 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 343.09 PLN (91.2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Ireland.

376.18 PLN
343.09 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.04 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 85.77 PLN (22.8 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Ireland.

94.04 PLN
85.77 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.28 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 7.29 PLN (1.94 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 12% lower in Ireland.

8.28 PLN
7.29 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.56 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 6.71 PLN (1.78 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in the United States.

3.56 PLN
6.71 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.45 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 7.01 PLN (1.86 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in the United States.

3.45 PLN
7.01 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 485.27 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 514.63 PLN (136.81 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in the United States.

485.27 PLN
514.63 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.34 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 8.58 PLN (2.28 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 17% lower in Ireland.

10.34 PLN
8.58 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.85 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 131.23 PLN (34.89 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 14% lower in the United States.

112.85 PLN
131.23 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 6.43 PLN (1.71 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Ireland.

7.00 PLN
6.43 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.93 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 17.15 PLN (4.56 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United States.

16.93 PLN
17.15 PLN

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 67.71 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 51.46 PLN (13.68 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 24% lower in Ireland.

67.71 PLN
51.46 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 369.63 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 192.9 PLN (51.28 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in Ireland.

369.63 PLN
192.90 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.95 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 84.49 PLN (22.46 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Ireland.

142.95 PLN
84.49 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.54 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 14297 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 8388 PLN (2229.71 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Ireland.

14 297 PLN
8 388 PLN

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 8954 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 7157 PLN (1902.65 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Ireland.

8 954 PLN
7 157 PLN

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 26686 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 15026 PLN (3994.3 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Ireland.

26 686 PLN
15 026 PLN

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 15451 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 11929 PLN (3171.18 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Ireland.

15 451 PLN
11 929 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.71 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 53710 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 31362 PLN (8336.96 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Ireland.

53 710 PLN
31 362 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 34891 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 20458 PLN (5438.31 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Ireland.

34 891 PLN
20 458 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.77 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22559 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 12753 PLN (3390.12 USD) in Ireland. The average salary is 43.5% lower in Ireland.

22 559 PLN
12 753 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

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

One star

390 PLN
385 PLN

Two stars

550 PLN
578 PLN

Three stars

734 PLN
696 PLN

Four stars

949 PLN
873 PLN

Five stars

2 261 PLN
1 484 PLN

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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