Ireland vs Ireland · 220 km apart
Ireland
single / month
Cheaper overallIreland
single / month
| Expense | Cork | Dublin | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.50 | $13.65 | Cork |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $42.00 | $54.60 | Cork |
| Cappuccino | $3.15 | $4.10 | Cork |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $238 | $309 | Cork |
| Monthly public transport pass | $38.50 | $50.05 | Cork |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $102 | $132 | Cork |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $29.40 | $38.22 | Cork |
| Fitness club membership | $29.40 | $38.22 | Cork |
| Cinema ticket | $7.70 | $10.01 | Cork |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $713 | $990 | Cork |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $496 | $689 | Cork |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,488 | $2,066 | Cork |
| Total single-person budget | $1,196 | $1,599 | Cork |
| Average net salary | $3,400 | $4,420 |
Cork is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cork runs about $1,196 versus $1,599 in Dublin — a difference of roughly 34%.
Salary-adjusted, Dublin leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.