France vs Ireland
Ireland is about 13% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 95 of 100).
Metric France Ireland
Price level (US=100) 74.8 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Ireland
Housing & utilities 173 279
Food 129 140
Transport 153 156
Restaurants & hotels 158 172
Health 103 189
Communication 122 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Ireland
Quality-of-life score 95/100 96/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.7
Internet users 89% 97%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Ireland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 13% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $115,000 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Ireland?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 95 out of 100.
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