Aleksandr Belov
Author and editor of the ultramodern-hotels.com blog
Prices in Ireland 2018: cost of living, transport, food, rental apartments
Ireland is a state in Western Europe with a population of about 5 million people. Ireland belongs to countries with a high standard of living. In this article we will look at actual prices in Ireland in 2018 for transport, utilities, hotels, hostels, rental apartments, food, etc.
№ 1. Prices for hotels and hostels in Ireland in 2018
Hotels: Standard double room (DBL) for 1 night
| Hotel rating | Standard double room (DBL) for 1 night in EUR |
|---|---|
| Dublin | |
| 2 stars | from 80 € to 250 € |
| 3 stars | from 110 € to 360 € |
| 4 stars | from 125 € to 450 € |
| 5 stars | from 160 € to 500 € |
| Cork | |
| 3 stars | from 100 € to 300 € |
| 4 stars | from 140 € to 350 € |
Hostels: Single bed for 1 night
| List of cities | Single bed for 1 night (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Cork | from 20 € to 80 € |
| Dublin | from 33 € to 70 € |
| Limerick | from 25 € to 90 € |
№ 2. Prices for rental apartments and utilities in Ireland in 2018
Apartment rental: one-room, two-room, three-room
| List of cities and area of apartments | Sleeping areas | Central areas |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | ||
| Studio or one bedroom apartment. 30-40 sq.m. | 1280 € | 1510 € |
| Apartment with 2 bedrooms. 40-70 sq.m. | 1710 € | 2090 € |
| Apartments with 3 bedrooms. 70-90 sq.m. | 2160 € | 2670 € |
| Cork | ||
| Studio or one bedroom apartment. 30-40 sq.m. | 850 € | 1040 € |
| Apartment with 2 bedrooms. 40-70 sq.m. | 1090 € | 1370 € |
| Apartment with 3 bedrooms. 70-90 sq.m. | 1330 € | 1710 € |
| Limerick | ||
| Studio or one bedroom apartment. 30-40 sq.m. | 660 € | 780 € |
| Apartment with 2 bedrooms. 40-70 sq.m. | 860 € | 980 € |
| Apartment with 3 bedrooms. 70-90 sq.m. | 1060 € | 1180 € |
Monthly utilities
| Area and number of rooms | Monthly for gas, water, garbage and electricity (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Studio or one bedroom apartment. 30-40 sq.m. | 120.00 € |
| Apartment with 2 rooms. 40-60 sq.m. | 148.00 € |
| Apartment with 3 rooms. 70-90 sq.m. | 160.00-190.00 € |
Additional costs in Ireland 2018
Home Internet, mobile connection, kindergarten, car insurance, public transport pass, TV, fitness club or gym.
| Additional monthly expenses | Monthly (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Home Internet (60 Mbps) | 50 €/month |
| Mobile connection | 30 €/month |
| Kindergarten for 1 child (3 hours per day) | 350 €/month |
| Kindergarten for 1 child (6-8 hours per day) | 850 €/month |
| Car insurance | from 20 € to 70 € per month depending on the car |
| TV | 7-12 €/month |
| Fitness club or gym (subscription for 1 month) | 40 €/month |
| Public transport pass (for 1 month) | 120 €/month |
№ 3. Buy apartment in Ireland 2018: price for 1 square meter
Buy apartment
| List of cities | Sleeping areas (average price for 1 sq.m.) | Central areas (average price for 1 sq.m.) |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 4000 € | 6000 € |
| Cork | 1700 € | 2300 € |
| Limerick | 1200 € | 1600 € |
| Waterford | 1800 € | 2000 € |
| Galway | 2000 € | 2600 € |
Mortgage
| Mortgage | |
|---|---|
| Yearly (%), for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.60-4.00% / year. |
№ 4. The average net salary in Ireland in 2018
| Average monthly net salary in 2018 |
|
|---|---|
| Professions | |
| The hairdresser | 1800 € |
| Sales consultant in stores | 2300 € |
| Cleaning | 1600-1700 € |
| Bartender | 2500 € |
| Lawyer | 2400-3000 € |
| Programmers and IT | 3000-4000 € |
| Marketing and advertising | 3000 € |
| Automotive industry (repair, maintenance, etc.) | 2600-3200 € |
| Accounting and Finance | 2500 € |
| Real estate agent | 2700-3500 € |
| Attendants (waiters, cleaners, porters, etc.) | 1500-1700 € |
| Construction and repair | 3000-4000 € |
| Salary by city | |
| Dublin | 2350 € |
| Cork | 2240 € |
| Limerick | 1800 € |
| Waterford | 2300 € |
| Galway | 1900 € |
| The average net salary in Ireland for 2018 | 2210 € / month |
№ 5. Food prices in supermarkets in Ireland 2018
| List | Weight (kilograms, liters, grams) | Price in Euro (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy products, meat and fish | ||
| Milk | 1 liter | 1,25 € |
| Local Cheese | 1 kg | 7,50-8,00 € |
| Imported cheeses | 1 kg | 10.00-12.00 € |
| Chicken fillet (Without skin and bones) | 1 kg | 7.90 € |
| Pork, beef | 1 kg | 8.00-10.00 € |
| A fish. Cod | 1 kg | 6.00-7.00 € |
| Salmon | 1 kg | 15.00-22.00 € |
| Mutton | 1 kg | 15.00-20.00 € |
| Tiger prawns | 1 kg | 14.00-18.00 € |
| Sausages | 1 kg | 7.00-9.00 € |
| Vegetables and fruits | ||
| Bananas | 1 kg | 1.70 € |
| Oranges | 1 kg | 1.95 € |
| Apples | 1 kg | 2.10 € |
| Tomatoes | 1 kg | 2.40 € |
| Potatoes | 1 kg | 1.40 € |
| Onion | 1 kg | 1.00 € |
| Other products | ||
| Bread | 1 kg | 400-500 gr |
| Rice | 1 kg | 1.60 € |
| Pasta | 1 kg | 1.70-3.00 € |
| Eggs | 10 pieces | 2.40 € |
| Juice | 1 liter | 2.00-3.00 € |
| Wine | 1 liter | 10.00 € |
| Spanish wines | 1 liter | 10.00-15.00 € |
| French wines | 1 liter | 7.00-13.00 € |
| Beer (imported) | 0.5 l | 3.00 € |
| Beer (home) | 0.5 l | 2.30 € |
| Marlboro cigarettes | 1 packet | 11.50 € |
№ 6. Menu prices: cafes and restaurants in Ireland in 2018
Average bill: fast food, cafes, restaurants
| Public catering | Average bill for 1 person |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive cafes and restaurants. Lunch or dinner | € 15.00-25.00 |
| Middle-class restaurants. Lunch or dinner | € 30.00-40.00 |
| Fast-food (McDonalds) | € 8.00-10.00 |
Menu with prices
Starters, main course, side order , drinks, cakes and pastries
| Menu: inexpensive cafe or restaurant | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Starters | |
| Hummus | € 6.95 |
| Bread Dip | € 4.00 |
| Baby Back Pork Ribs | € 8.50 |
| Whipped Goat Cheese | € 10.00 |
| Roasted Bone Marrow | € 9.50 |
| Classic Caesar Salad | € 7.50 |
| Roaring Bay Mussels | € 8.30 |
| Feta Fritters | € 8.00 |
| Falafel | € 7.50 |
| Chicken Borek | € 8.00 |
| Deep Fried Tiger Prawns | € 11.00 |
| Smoked Salmon & Prawn Salad | € 11.00 |
| Greek Salad | € 11.00 |
| Main Course | |
| Lamb Moussaka | € 20.00 |
| Chilli Kafta | € 20.00 |
| Charcoal Grilled Lamb | € 22.00 |
| Chilli Meshwe | € 22.00 |
| Lamb Chops | € 24.00 |
| Keshk Chicken | € 20.00 |
| Chilli Chicken | € 19.00 |
| Charcoal Grilled Chicken | € 19.00 |
| Shishtaouk | € 19.00 |
| Sirloin Steak | € 24.00 |
| Tiger Prawns | € 24.00 |
| Moussaka | € 18.00 |
| Maghmour | € 18.00 |
| Side Order | |
| Grilled Veg | € 5.00 |
| Rice | € 5.00 |
| Pitta Bread | € 3.00 |
| Plain Potatoes | € 5.00 |
| Side Salad | € 5.00 |
| Cakes and Pastries | |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | € 6.50 |
| Selection Of Ice Cream | € 6.50 |
| Apple and Mixed Berry Crumble | € 7.50 |
| Baklava | € 6.50 |
| Carrot And Walnut Cake | € 6.50 |
| Drinks | |
| Tea | € 2.50 |
| Arabia Coffee | € 4.00 |
| Hot Chocolate | € 3.00 |
| Double Espresso | € 3.50 |
| Espresso | € 2.25 |
| Mocha | € 3.15 |
| Cappuccino | € 3.00 |
| Americano | € 2.50 |
| Juices Orange | € 2.50 |
| Apple fresh | € 4.00 |
| Juices Cranberry | € 2.50 |
| Juices Mango | € 2.50 |
| Mineral Water (50cl) | € 3.50 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 l) | € 5.00 |
№ 7. Prices for public transport, car rental and taxis in Ireland in 2018
| Transport | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Dublin | |
| Public transport: buses and trams | |
| A one-way ticket. Trams | from 2.00 to 3.30 € depending on the number of zones |
| Two tickets (round trip). Trams | from 3.70 to 5.90 € depending on the number of zones |
| Trams. Unlimited ticket for 1 day | 7.20 € |
| Trams. Unlimited ticket for 7 days | from 16.30 to 27.00 € depending on the number of zones |
| Ticket for 30 days | from 65.00 to 102.00 € depending on the number of zones |
| Ticket for 1 day. Buses | 7.00 € |
| Ticket for 7 days. Buses | 27.50 € |
| Taxi | |
| Boarding A Taxi | 4.00 € |
| On average for 1 km | 1.20 € |
| Total fare for 3 km within Dublin | 7.20 € |
| From the airport to the city center (13 km) | 25.00-30.00 € |
| Car rent | |
| Car for 1 day (economy class) | 15.00-30.00 € |
| Car. Middle class | 30.00-50.00 € |
| Gasoline | |
| 1 liter | 1.39 € |
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