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