Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 2.5% lower than in Ireland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 16.5% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 42.9% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 16.4% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 3.0% higher than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 15.5% higher than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 14.00 € | -22.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.50 € | 10.00 € | +5.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.00 € | -33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 4.00 € | -27.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.65 € | 3.40 € | -6.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 € | 2.75 € | +21.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.77 € | 2.47 € | +39.0 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.84 € | 3.94 € | -18.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.61 € | 1.79 € | +11.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 1.24 € | +71.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.69 € | 3.31 € | -10.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.87 € | 5.73 € | +48.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.36 € | 6.55 € | +50.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.87 € | 7.37 € | +51.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 1.20 € | +4.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.61 € | -28.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.92 € | -21.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.52 € | 2.14 € | +41.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.68 € | -16.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.73 € | +21.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 € | 1.85 € | +63.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.61 € | 0.83 € | -48.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 5.99 € | -50.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.80 € | 0.87 € | -68.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.31 € | 1.46 € | -56.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.00 € | 8.20 € | -48.8 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 3.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 € | 49.00 € | -51.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.90 € | 4.50 € | -8.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.46 € | +7.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.30 € | 30.00 € | +6.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.69 € | 6.65 € | -0.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 36,675.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -25.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,116.48 € | 28,003.52 € | -15.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 217.41 € | 300.61 € | +38.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.72 € | 27.06 € | +30.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 47.41 € | 45.75 € | -3.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48.92 € | 34.16 € | -30.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.06 € | 20.96 € | +4.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
Childcare | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,066.30 € | 415.31 € | -61.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,199.57 € | 11,997.78 € | +46.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.53 € | 79.17 € | -4.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.02 € | 37.48 € | -1.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 84.21 € | 86.39 € | +2.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.49 € | 114.59 € | +20.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,604.94 € | 888.41 € | -44.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,412.96 € | 677.54 € | -52.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,689.75 € | 1,672.33 € | -37.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,203.34 € | 1,275.88 € | -42.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 420.74 € | 531.74 € | +26.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 333.07 € | 430.59 € | +29.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,933.93 € | 2,829.77 € | -3.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.42 | 3.98 | -10.1 % |
| Last update: | September 2024 | September 2024 | |
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