Cost of Living Comparison Between Ireland and Germany 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Germany is 2.7% lower than in Ireland (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Germany is 16.7% lower than in Ireland | |
| Rent Prices in Germany are 43.4% lower than in Ireland | |
| Restaurant Prices in Germany are 12.6% lower than in Ireland | |
| Groceries Prices in Germany are 1.7% lower than in Ireland | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Germany is 14.6% higher than in Ireland | |
Restaurants | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 65.00 € | -18.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 4.50 € | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 4.00 € | -27.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.74 € | 3.47 € | -7.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 € | 2.87 € | +27.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.57 € | +46.2 % |
Markets | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.99 € | 4.15 € | -16.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.69 € | 1.74 € | +2.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 1.33 € | +79.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.73 € | 3.22 € | -13.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.20 € | 5.77 € | +37.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.49 € | 5.75 € | +27.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.05 € | 7.82 € | +54.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.23 € | +3.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 0.68 € | -18.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 0.91 € | -21.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.69 € | 1.95 € | +15.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.64 € | -22.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.67 € | +12.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.13 € | 1.66 € | +46.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.65 € | 0.84 € | -49.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.00 € | 5.99 € | -50.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.78 € | 0.92 € | -67.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.14 € | 1.49 € | -52.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 16.50 € | 8.20 € | -50.3 % |
Transportation | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 3.10 € | +55.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100.00 € | 49.99 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.95 € | 4.65 € | -6.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 4.02 € | +25.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.72 € | 32.50 € | -0.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.68 € | 6.58 € | -1.5 % |
| 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) | 34,170.09 € | 32,269.98 € | -5.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 215.17 € | 301.36 € | +40.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.67 € | 24.81 € | +20.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 46.31 € | 45.02 € | -2.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.00 € | 35.05 € | -28.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.32 € | 21.46 € | +11.0 % |
| 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 | 1,036.24 € | 418.49 € | -59.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,457.83 € | 12,859.10 € | +72.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 81.88 € | 81.41 € | -0.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 39.19 € | 38.03 € | -3.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.65 € | 88.07 € | +1.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 96.62 € | 115.74 € | +19.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,619.93 € | 884.92 € | -45.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,378.96 € | 675.65 € | -51.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,712.24 € | 1,668.39 € | -38.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,235.21 € | 1,270.46 € | -43.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 395.83 € | 516.55 € | +30.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 321.47 € | 409.57 € | +27.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ireland Edit |
Germany Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,959.48 € | 2,824.18 € | -4.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.48 | 3.98 | -11.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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