Ireland vs Romania
Ireland is about 52% pricier than Romania overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 41.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 88 of 100).
Metric Ireland Romania
Price level (US=100) 85.9 41.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $49,077
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $47,920
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 5.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Romania
Housing & utilities 279 66
Food 140 81
Transport 156 103
Restaurants & hotels 172 81
Health 189 28
Communication 183 47
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Romania
Quality-of-life score 96/100 88/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 76 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 1.1
Internet users 97% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Romania?
Ireland is more expensive: about 52% pricier than Romania overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Romania?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $48,500 in Romania, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Romania?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 88 out of 100.
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