Canada vs Ireland
Canada and Ireland have a near-identical overall cost of living (price level 85.4 vs 85.9, US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Canada Ireland
Price level (US=100) 85.4 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $64,610 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,630 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 2.4% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Canada Ireland
Housing & utilities 201 279
Food 146 140
Transport 128 156
Restaurants & hotels 151 172
Health 150 189
Communication 303 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Canada Ireland
Quality-of-life score 94/100 96/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.0 0.7
Internet users 94% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Canada more expensive than Ireland?
They cost about the same, with price levels of 85.4 and 85.9 (US = 100).
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Canada would cost roughly $100,500 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Canada or Ireland?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 94 out of 100.
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