Ireland vs Spain
Ireland is about 28% pricier than Spain overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 61.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Spain scores higher (97 vs 96 of 100).
Metric Ireland Spain
Price level (US=100) 85.9 61.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $57,965
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $57,670
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 2.8%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Spain
Housing & utilities 279 148
Food 140 114
Transport 156 131
Restaurants & hotels 172 111
Health 189 123
Communication 183 146
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Spain
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.7
Internet users 97% 96%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Spain?
Ireland is more expensive: about 28% pricier than Spain overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Spain?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $72,000 in Spain, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Spain?
Spain scores higher, 97 vs 96 out of 100.
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