Australia vs Ireland
Australia is about 6% pricier than Ireland overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 85.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in health. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Australia Ireland
Price level (US=100) 90.9 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Ireland
Housing & utilities 257 279
Food 148 140
Transport 136 156
Restaurants & hotels 187 172
Health 194 189
Communication 115 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Ireland
Quality-of-life score 96/100 96/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 96% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Ireland?
Australia is more expensive: about 6% pricier than Ireland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $94,500 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Ireland?
They score similarly, 96 and 96 out of 100 on our index.
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