Germany vs Ireland
Ireland is about 10% pricier than Germany overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 77.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Germany Ireland
Price level (US=100) 77.4 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Ireland
Housing & utilities 169 279
Food 122 140
Transport 152 156
Restaurants & hotels 149 172
Health 118 189
Communication 140 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Ireland
Quality-of-life score 95/100 96/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 93% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Ireland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 10% pricier than Germany overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $111,000 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Ireland?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 95 out of 100.
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