Ireland vs Japan
Ireland is about 26% pricier than Japan overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 63.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Ireland Japan
Price level (US=100) 85.9 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Japan
Housing & utilities 279 177
Food 140 191
Transport 156 150
Restaurants & hotels 172 148
Health 189 97
Communication 183 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Japan
Quality-of-life score 96/100 96/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.2
Internet users 97% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Japan?
Ireland is more expensive: about 26% pricier than Japan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $74,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Japan?
They score similarly, 96 and 96 out of 100 on our index.
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