Cost of living
Dublin (Ireland) compared to Waterford (Ireland)
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Overview comparison
Dublin (Ireland)Waterford (Ireland)
Consumer prices in Dublin (Ireland) are roughly 27% higher than in Waterford (Ireland).
Cost of living
| Item | Dublin (Ireland) | Waterford (Ireland) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,369 | 1,961 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,821 | 4,625 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,052 | 857 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,457 | 2,334 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,756.11 | 1,590.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,018.22 | 2,088.22 |
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| Food person | 670 | 563 |
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| Food family | 1,450 | 1,286 |
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| Transport person | 213.81 | 57.84 |
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| Transport family | 420.38 | 201.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.25 years | 72.83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dublin (Ireland) | Waterford (Ireland) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.66 | 16.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 97.71 | 66.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.9 | 9.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.84 | 6.18 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.33 | 3.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.9 | 1.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dublin (Ireland) | Waterford (Ireland) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,584.02 | 1,667.73 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,899.15 | 1,491.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,984.85 | 2,970.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,839.38 | 2,306.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.4 | 131.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 301.29 | 222.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 40.92 | 52.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dublin (Ireland) | Waterford (Ireland) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.61 | 3.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,982 | 4,101 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,023 | 2,253 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.43 | 2.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 104.79% | 98.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.12 | 15.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.12 | 2.19 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dublin (Ireland) | Waterford (Ireland) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.07 | 2.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.65 | 3.71 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.79 | 11.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.14 | 8.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.98 | 15.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.44 | 2.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.46 |
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Other
| Item | Dublin (Ireland) | Waterford (Ireland) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.29 | 40.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.22 | 10.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 87.05 | 68.97 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.4 | 18.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 121.37 | 70.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.03 | 76.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,499.22 | 1,127.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,574 | 6,765 |
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