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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

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Ireland - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.12 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Ireland.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.07 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.51 PLN (3.42 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Ireland.

27.07 PLN
12.51 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.21 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.91 PLN (2.17 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Ireland.

9.21 PLN
7.91 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.84 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 50.83 PLN (13.91 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Ireland.

72.84 PLN
50.83 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.76 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 51.05 PLN (13.97 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Ireland.

65.76 PLN
51.05 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.74 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 42.54 PLN (11.64 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Ireland.

58.74 PLN
42.54 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.41 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 76.57 PLN (20.96 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in the United States.

69.41 PLN
76.57 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 13.44 PLN (3.68 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in the United States.

12.20 PLN
13.44 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.27 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 17.14 PLN (4.69 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Ireland.

26.27 PLN
17.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.92 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 13.74 PLN (3.76 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Ireland.

13.92 PLN
13.74 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.29 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 114.2 PLN (31.26 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

91.29 PLN
114.20 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 4.98 PLN (1.36 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Ireland.

10.74 PLN
4.98 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.3 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 8.38 PLN (2.29 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Ireland.

18.30 PLN
8.38 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.69 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 45.47 PLN (12.45 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Ireland.

62.69 PLN
45.47 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.42 PLN (1.76 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the United States.

5.81 PLN
6.42 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 6.55 PLN (1.79 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Ireland.

14.65 PLN
6.55 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.9 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 10.51 PLN (2.88 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Ireland.

20.90 PLN
10.51 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8 PLN (2.19 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Ireland.

13.66 PLN
8.00 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.21 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 8.17 PLN (2.24 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 73% lower in Ireland.

30.21 PLN
8.17 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.81 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 88.81 PLN (24.31 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in the United States.

32.81 PLN
88.81 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.27 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 21.18 PLN (5.8 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 9% lower in Ireland.

23.27 PLN
21.18 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.1 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 7.74 PLN (2.12 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in Ireland.

9.10 PLN
7.74 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.41 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 17.27 PLN (4.73 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Ireland.

21.41 PLN
17.27 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.06 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 9.4 PLN (2.57 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Ireland.

12.06 PLN
9.40 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.23 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 29.78 PLN (8.15 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in the United States.

29.23 PLN
29.78 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 25.52 PLN (6.99 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Ireland.

43.84 PLN
25.52 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.84 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 46.79 PLN (12.81 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in the United States.

43.84 PLN
46.79 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.44 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 404.11 PLN (110.62 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 21% lower in Ireland.

511.44 PLN
404.11 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.98 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 85.08 PLN (23.29 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Ireland.

94.98 PLN
85.08 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.32 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 8.12 PLN (2.22 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Ireland.

9.32 PLN
8.12 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Ireland - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.06 times less for fuel in the United States than in Ireland.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (1.95 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the United States.

3.60 PLN
7.11 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.29 PLN (2 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
7.29 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.26 times more for transportation in the United States than in Ireland.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 482.22 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 357.32 PLN (97.81 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Ireland.

482.22 PLN
357.32 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 8.51 PLN (2.33 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Ireland.

10.59 PLN
8.51 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.43 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 143.1 PLN (39.17 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Ireland.

153.43 PLN
143.10 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.38 PLN (1.75 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Ireland.

7.93 PLN
6.38 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.23 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 18.72 PLN (5.12 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.

18.23 PLN
18.72 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 73.06 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 55.3 PLN (15.14 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Ireland.

73.06 PLN
55.30 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.36 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 210.78 PLN (57.7 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Ireland.

576.36 PLN
210.78 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.46 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 76.57 PLN (20.96 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Ireland.

237.46 PLN
76.57 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Ireland - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.68 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 14823 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 8747 PLN (2394.46 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 41% lower in Ireland.

14 823 PLN
8 747 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 9291 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 7368 PLN (2016.91 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Ireland.

9 291 PLN
7 368 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 30034 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 15113 PLN (4136.84 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in Ireland.

30 034 PLN
15 113 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 19094 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 12320 PLN (3372.55 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Ireland.

19 094 PLN
12 320 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Ireland - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.07 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 63401 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 29329 PLN (8028.35 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Ireland.

63 401 PLN
29 329 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 44481 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 22829 PLN (6249.04 USD) in Ireland. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Ireland.

44 481 PLN
22 829 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Ireland - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.31 times higher than in Ireland.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18796 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 14373 PLN (3934.45 USD) in Ireland. The average salary is 23.5% lower in Ireland.

18 796 PLN
14 373 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
374 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
562 PLN

Three stars

713 PLN
676 PLN

Four stars

922 PLN
848 PLN

Five stars

2 196 PLN
1 441 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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