Cost of Living Comparison Between Finland and Ireland 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 4.0% higher than in Finland (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 26.2% higher than in Finland | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 113.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 3.8% higher than in Finland | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 1.0% lower than in Finland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 13.4% lower than in Finland | |
Restaurants | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 14.00 € | 18.00 € | +28.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 80.00 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 5.50 € | -21.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.18 € | 3.75 € | -10.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.45 € | 2.25 € | -8.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.74 € | 1.79 € | +2.8 % |
Markets | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.26 € | 5.05 € | +18.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.08 € | 1.69 € | -18.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.09 € | 0.75 € | -31.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.93 € | 3.75 € | +28.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.44 € | 4.23 € | +22.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.57 € | 4.51 € | -19.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.56 € | 5.06 € | -40.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.21 € | +17.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.84 € | +3.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.17 € | +20.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.68 € | 1.70 € | +0.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 € | 0.84 € | +59.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.60 € | -18.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.87 € | 1.14 € | -39.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.66 € | 1.69 € | +1.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.00 € | 12.00 € | -7.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.93 € | 2.85 € | -2.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.22 € | 3.16 € | -1.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 16.50 € | +61.8 % |
Transportation | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 € | 2.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 € | 100.00 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 3.22 € | +53.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 31.80 € | -43.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.08 € | 6.67 € | -5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +22.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,409.82 € | 34,024.81 € | +11.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 122.69 € | 213.86 € | +74.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 26.36 € | 20.47 € | -22.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 21.67 € | 46.27 € | +113.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.68 € | 48.94 € | +23.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.73 € | 19.23 € | -22.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 307.10 € | 1,044.43 € | +240.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,921.38 € | 7,832.86 € | -12.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.47 € | 81.85 € | -6.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.51 € | 39.50 € | +11.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.91 € | 87.59 € | +0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 114.62 € | 96.44 € | -15.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 770.02 € | 1,620.39 € | +110.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 622.37 € | 1,381.45 € | +122.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,314.93 € | 2,682.17 € | +104.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 994.50 € | 2,228.76 € | +124.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 460.62 € | 401.40 € | -12.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 294.48 € | 328.27 € | +11.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Finland Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,695.63 € | 2,943.73 € | +9.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.80 | 4.47 | +17.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 429 | 691 |
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