Ireland vs Poland
Ireland is about 42% pricier than Poland overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 49.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 90 of 100).
Metric Ireland Poland
Price level (US=100) 85.9 49.7
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $51,263
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $49,540
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 3.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Poland
Housing & utilities 279 55
Food 140 85
Transport 156 103
Restaurants & hotels 172 98
Health 189 46
Communication 183 65
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Poland
Quality-of-life score 96/100 90/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 78 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.8
Internet users 97% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Poland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 42% pricier than Poland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Poland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $58,000 in Poland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Poland?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 90 out of 100.
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