Cost of living
Dundalk (Ireland) compared to Cork
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Overview comparison
Dundalk (Ireland)Cork
Consumer prices in Cork are roughly 31% higher than in Dundalk (Ireland).
Cost of living
| Item | Dundalk (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,815 | 2,365 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,853 | 5,298 |
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| Without rent one person | 711 | 762 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,302 | 2,465 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,135.85 | 1,808.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,031.27 | 2,379.21 |
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| Food person | 545 | 608 |
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| Food family | 1,430 | 1,584 |
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| Transport person | 74.36 | 120.97 |
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| Transport family | 167.15 | 361.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.21 years | 73.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dundalk (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.06 | 24.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.79 | 79.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.26 | 9.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.68 | 7.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.43 | 4.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dundalk (Ireland) | Cork |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,136.33 | 1,384.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 913.93 | 1,603.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,982.74 | 3,335.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,619 | 1,928.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.97 | 147 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 181.13 | 254.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.57 | 49.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dundalk (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.05 | 3.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,831 | 5,031 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,232 | 4,495 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 2.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 97.01% | 114.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.03 | 25.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.22 | 1.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dundalk (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.79 | 1.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.78 | 3.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.8 | 8.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.44 | 12.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.06 | 13.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 3.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Dundalk (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.03 | 59.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.5 | 13.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 80.03 | 71.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.06 | 16.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 113.48 | 111.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.61 | 100.59 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 741.1 | 1,011.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,076 | 8,184 |
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