Cost of living
Munster (Ireland) compared to Cork
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Overview comparison
Munster (Ireland)Cork
Consumer prices in Cork are roughly 75% higher than in Munster (Ireland).
Cost of living
| Item | Munster (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Total with rent one person | 522 | 2,365 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,024 | 5,298 |
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| Without rent one person | 325 | 762 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,079 | 2,465 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 160.59 | 1,808.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 292.58 | 2,379.21 |
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| Food person | 206 | 608 |
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| Food family | 644 | 1,584 |
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| Transport person | 30.54 | 120.97 |
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| Transport family | 83.34 | 361.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.94 years | 73.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Munster (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.27 | 24.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.56 | 79.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.8 | 9.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 | 7.17 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.38 | 4.14 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 2.12 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Munster (Ireland) | Cork |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 145.34 | 1,384.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 111.41 | 1,603.55 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 250.07 | 3,335.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 192.56 | 1,928.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.16 | 147 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.89 | 254.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.34 | 49.66 |
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Transportation
| Item | Munster (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.27 | 3.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 995 | 5,031 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 764 | 4,495 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.25 | 2.52 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.53% | 114.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.12 | 25.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Munster (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 1.7 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 1.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.38 | 3.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.7 | 8.88 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.5 | 12.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.3 | 13.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 3.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 1.37 |
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Other
| Item | Munster (Ireland) | Cork |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.87 | 59.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.37 | 13.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.88 | 71.03 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.95 | 16.96 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.32 | 111.11 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 50.73 | 100.59 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 311.45 | 1,011.36 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,378 | 8,184 |
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