China vs Ireland
Ireland is about 42% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Ireland
Price level (US=100) 49.8 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Ireland
Housing & utilities 69 279
Food 130 140
Transport 82 156
Restaurants & hotels 85 172
Health 64 189
Communication 86 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Ireland
Quality-of-life score 91/100 96/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.7
Internet users 92% 97%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Ireland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 42% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $172,500 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Ireland?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 91 out of 100.
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