MigrantoCost of living in Ireland
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Ireland
Spending runs from €1,190 a month in the poorest fifth to €4,970 in the richest
Per person, whole country
€2,260
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
€1,190richest 20%
€4,970
Where people spend money in Ireland
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Ireland in numbers
Groceries takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 8.6% of spending here, or €195 a month, against 19.7% in a typical country, 11.1 points less.
Among the most expensive countries in the world
More expensive than 97% of countries. A basket that costs €865 at world-middle prices costs €1,730 here.
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs €1,730 here against €1,530 in the UK, the closest on price.
Typical spending takes 62% of the average wage
A typical person spends €2,260 a month while the average take-home wage is €3,660, so 38% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Ireland compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Ireland against other countries
More expensive than 97% of countries
Where Ireland sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs €865 at world-middle prices costs €1,730 here.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (Eurostat), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Ireland?
A typical person in Ireland spends about €2,260 a month — around €27,100 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Ireland?
By spending, Ireland ranks #11 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about €2,260 a month, the poorest 20% about €1,190 and the richest 20% about €4,970. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Ireland in US dollars?
The cost of living in Ireland is about $2,613 a month, or roughly $31,356 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Ireland?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about €1,190 a month per person, a typical one around €2,260, and a comfortable life around €2,850. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Ireland?
The biggest expense is housing, at about €594 a month (26% of spending). Then come dining out (€364, 16%) and transport (€217, 10%).
Is the average salary in Ireland enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about €2,260 a month, while the average take-home pay in Ireland is about €3,660. For more on incomes, see salaries in Ireland.
Is Ireland an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Ireland is more expensive than 95% of countries worldwide and ranks 6th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Ireland?
Ireland uses the Euro (EUR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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