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Ireland

Trust 100
Cities tracked
7
Local currency
80
Relocation

Living here, beyond cost

Visa-free for
194 passports
Official policy
Safety index
57 / 100
Numbeo 2025
Median fixed internet
135 Mbps
90 Mbps mobile
Top income tax
40.0%
VAT 23% · Corp 12.5%
Ireland

About Ireland

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$943
Family of 4 / mo
$2,360
Internet
126.83Mbps
Interest rate
1%
Inflation
0.7%
Population
5.34M

Ireland, known as the Emerald Isle, is a beautiful island located in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is famous for its lush green landscapes, charming villages, and rich history. The capital city, Dublin, is lively and full of culture, with many museums, theaters, and pubs where traditional Irish music can be enjoyed.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $113.59
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $96.64
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $45.6
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $103.58

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $3.53
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $3,396

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $2.45
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $6.61
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $6.61
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $1.9
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $4.44

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $19.83
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $92.55
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $11.84

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $12.88
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $3.05
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $2.24
  • Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $2.93
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $3.42
  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $2.04
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.54
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $1.27
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $1.78
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $13.22
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $19.44
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $11.17

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $505.53
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $2,006
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,672
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $3,415
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $2,657
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $362.74

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $59.42
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $22.7
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $14.54
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $1,240
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $10,855

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $2.76
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $5.29
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $37,018
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $31.73
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $132.2
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $37,013
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $3.3

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $66.36
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $218.44
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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.