Cost of Living Comparison Between Belgium and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 4.8% higher than in Belgium (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 25.0% higher than in Belgium | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 98.4% higher than in Belgium | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 2.6% lower than in Belgium | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 3.3% higher than in Belgium | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 5.1% lower than in Belgium | |
Restaurants | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 18.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 80.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.53 € | 10.00 € | -5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.50 € | 6.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 5.50 € | +37.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.52 € | 3.75 € | +6.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.78 € | 2.25 € | -19.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 € | 1.79 € | -28.0 % |
Markets | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.31 € | 5.05 € | +17.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.96 € | 1.69 € | -13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.75 € | -23.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 € | 3.75 € | +7.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.96 € | 4.23 € | -29.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.68 € | 4.51 € | -3.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.36 € | 5.06 € | -31.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 1.21 € | +7.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.84 € | -9.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.17 € | +15.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.70 € | +45.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 0.84 € | -6.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.60 € | -16.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.28 € | 1.14 € | -11.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.90 € | 1.69 € | +88.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 12.00 € | +71.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 € | 2.85 € | +68.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 3.16 € | +60.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.50 € | 16.50 € | +57.1 % |
Transportation | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.00 € | -20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 49.00 € | 100.00 € | +104.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.75 € | 5.00 € | -13.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 3.22 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 € | 31.80 € | -20.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.30 € | 6.67 € | +5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,955.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +26.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,358.51 € | 34,024.81 € | +20.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 194.02 € | 213.86 € | +10.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.52 € | 20.47 € | -0.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.29 € | 46.27 € | -8.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.01 € | 48.94 € | +48.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.47 € | 19.23 € | +4.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 12.00 € | -7.7 % |
Childcare | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 567.07 € | 1,044.43 € | +84.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,668.82 € | 7,832.86 € | -42.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.60 € | 81.85 € | -10.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.61 € | 39.50 € | -0.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.08 € | 87.59 € | -6.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 123.51 € | 96.44 € | -21.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 843.92 € | 1,620.39 € | +92.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 735.29 € | 1,381.45 € | +87.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,307.51 € | 2,682.17 € | +105.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,102.44 € | 2,228.76 € | +102.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 342.31 € | 401.40 € | +17.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 273.37 € | 328.27 € | +20.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Belgium Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,479.78 € | 2,943.73 € | +18.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.64 | 4.47 | +22.7 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | March 2025 | |
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