Cost of living
Limerick (Ireland) compared to Cork
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Overview comparison
Limerick (Ireland)Cork
Consumer prices in Cork are roughly 32% higher than in Limerick (Ireland).
Cost of living
| Item | Limerick (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,256 | 2,365 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,958 | 5,298 |
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| Without rent one person | 743 | 762 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,680 | 2,465 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,163.4 | 1,808.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,846.48 | 2,379.21 |
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| Food person | 641 | 608 |
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| Food family | 1,334 | 1,584 |
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| Transport person | 55.32 | 120.97 |
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| Transport family | 141.49 | 361.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.99 years | 73.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Limerick (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.6 | 24.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 85.9 | 79.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.72 | 9.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.78 | 7.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.26 | 4.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.26 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Limerick (Ireland) | Cork |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,444.36 | 1,384.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,067.23 | 1,603.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,052.54 | 3,335.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,029.43 | 1,928.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.75 | 147 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 200.84 | 254.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.21 | 49.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Limerick (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.23 | 3.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,688 | 5,031 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,432 | 4,495 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.69 | 2.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.95% | 114.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.92 | 25.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.53 | 1.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Limerick (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.68 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.5 | 1.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.83 | 3.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.48 | 8.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.56 | 12.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 13.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.9 | 3.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Limerick (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.29 | 59.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.59 | 13.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 69.17 | 71.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.18 | 16.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.84 | 111.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 108.16 | 100.59 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 798.06 | 1,011.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,400 | 8,184 |
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