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Have you fallen under the spell of Ireland and are considering living there? Many expatriates have been captivated by the Irish way of life, its local culture, and its landscapes ranging from the Cliffs of Moher to the Connemara region. Besides the country’s charms, Ireland is also a destination with a stable economy and numerous opportunities. In this guide, discover everything about the cost of living in Ireland, from leisure costs to housing expenses, and the cost of transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official currency in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The official currency in Ireland is the euro (EUR). The country was among the first to adopt this European currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As in other member countries of the eurozone, the currency is divided into 7 banknotes of different values: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros, as well as 8 coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Some people confuse Ireland with Northern Ireland, which uses sterling and is part of the United Kingdom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparison of the cost of living in Ireland and France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Services<\/strong><\/th>Ireland<\/strong><\/th>France<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Average monthly salary<\/td>2 930,60\u20ac<\/td>2,649,61\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in city centre<\/td>1 639\u20ac<\/td>775\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
Price per m\u00b2 for an apartment in city centre<\/td>4,564\u20ac<\/td>5,847\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
Meal for 2 in a mid-range restaurant<\/td>80\u20ac<\/td>60\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
Price of 1 litre of milk<\/td>1,27\u20ac<\/td>1,14\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
Monthly mobile subscription <\/td>Between 15\u20ac et 35\u20ac on average<\/td>Between 10\u20ac et 31,99\u20ac on average<\/td><\/tr>
Average price of 1 litre of petrol       <\/td>1,77\u20ac<\/td>1,81\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
Single ticket for local transport         <\/td>2\u20ac<\/td>1,80\u20ac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
The above values are given as an indication. Source : <\/em>Numbeo<\/em><\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to the latest figures, the cost of living in Ireland is 1.1% higher than in France, excluding rent, and 18.4% higher, including rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Housing prices in Ireland<\/a> are among the highest in Europe. Rents in the country have doubled since 2013 and will reach record levels in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Dublin, the starting budget for renting accommodation in the city center is \u20ac1,600 for a one-bedroom apartment. Outside the city center, the minimum budget is \u20ac1,350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those wishing to become homeowners in Dublin, the price per m\u00b2 in the city center is between \u20ac5,000 and \u20ac9,000. On the outskirts, prices per m\u00b2 range from \u20ac3,800 to \u20ac7,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of Dublin, the housing budget is lower:<\/p>\n\n\n\n