Cost of Living Comparison Between Germany and Ireland 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ireland is 3.0% higher than in Germany (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ireland is 20.5% higher than in Germany | |
| Rent Prices in Ireland are 77.7% higher than in Germany | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ireland are 14.4% higher than in Germany | |
| Groceries Prices in Ireland are 2.4% higher than in Germany | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ireland is 13.9% lower than in Germany | |
Restaurants | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 65.00 € | 80.00 € | +23.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| 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) | 3.47 € | 3.74 € | +7.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.87 € | 2.24 € | -21.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.58 € | 1.76 € | -31.5 % |
Markets | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.17 € | 5.02 € | +20.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.69 € | -3.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 0.74 € | -44.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.33 € | 3.73 € | +12.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 € | 4.18 € | -28.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.61 € | 4.49 € | -19.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.73 € | 5.04 € | -34.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.25 € | 1.19 € | -5.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.84 € | +18.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.17 € | +29.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.91 € | 1.70 € | -11.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.83 € | +33.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.60 € | -5.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.64 € | 1.14 € | -30.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.92 € | 1.66 € | +79.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 12.00 € | +140.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.93 € | 2.83 € | +204.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 3.14 € | +118.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.20 € | 16.50 € | +101.2 % |
Transportation | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.10 € | 2.00 € | -35.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 50.00 € | 100.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.70 € | 5.00 € | +6.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 3.22 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.00 € | 31.80 € | -3.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.58 € | 6.68 € | +1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,180.00 € | 36,675.00 € | +34.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,223.98 € | 34,024.81 € | +5.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 302.00 € | 213.86 € | -29.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.46 € | 20.63 € | -15.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.89 € | 46.28 € | +3.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.99 € | 48.88 € | +39.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 21.55 € | 19.23 € | -10.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 415.62 € | 1,043.72 € | +151.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,785.03 € | 7,457.83 € | -41.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.55 € | 81.92 € | +0.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.12 € | 39.40 € | +3.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.17 € | 87.08 € | -1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 115.38 € | 96.44 € | -16.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 885.78 € | 1,638.05 € | +84.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 676.13 € | 1,394.28 € | +106.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,671.33 € | 2,725.17 € | +63.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,270.53 € | 2,247.93 € | +76.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 515.53 € | 401.40 € | -22.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 409.38 € | 328.27 € | -19.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Germany Edit |
Ireland Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,840.48 € | 2,948.63 € | +3.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.98 | 4.47 | +12.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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