Cost of living
New Ireland compared to Western Highlands
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Overview comparison
New IrelandWestern Highlands
Consumer prices in Western Highlands are roughly 6% higher than in New Ireland.
Cost of living
| Item | New Ireland | Western Highlands |
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| Total with rent one person | 435 | 540 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,323 | 1,176 |
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| Without rent one person | 327 | 315 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,041 | 1,033 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 205.16 | 269.21 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 440.18 | 448.56 |
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| Food person | 240 | 248 |
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| Food family | 501 | 561 |
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| Transport person | 19.02 | 22.77 |
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| Transport family | 72.08 | 74.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.29 years | 71.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Ireland | Western Highlands |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.12 | 4.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.3 | 21.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.93 | 5.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.14 | 2.01 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.57 | 1.81 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Ireland | Western Highlands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 229.02 | 235.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 150.97 | 145.07 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 576.87 | 562.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 290.23 | 327.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.44 | 40.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.41 | 53.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.82 | 25.49 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Ireland | Western Highlands |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.41 | 12.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,491 | 1,555 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 997 | 822 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 | 0.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.05% | 19.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.01 | 8.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Ireland | Western Highlands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.93 | 0.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.65 | 1.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.02 | 6.03 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.16 | 3.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.28 | 7.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.18 | 1.05 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | New Ireland | Western Highlands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.9 | 18.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.46 | 4.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.15 | 20.81 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.39 | 3.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 37.54 | 34.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 57.05 | 70.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 108.75 | 103.41 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,286 | 4,061 |
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