Ireland vs Switzerland
Switzerland is about 21% pricier than Ireland overall, with a price level of 109.4 versus 85.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in housing & utilities. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Ireland Switzerland
Price level (US=100) 85.9 109.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $133,437 $96,498
GNI / capita (PPP) $101,180 $91,110
Inflation (YoY) 2.1% 1.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ireland Switzerland
Housing & utilities 279 287
Food 140 193
Transport 156 170
Restaurants & hotels 172 228
Health 189 225
Communication 183 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ireland Switzerland
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 0.6
Internet users 97% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Ireland more expensive than Switzerland?
Switzerland is more expensive: about 21% pricier than Ireland overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Switzerland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ireland would cost roughly $127,500 in Switzerland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ireland or Switzerland?
They score similarly, 96 and 97 out of 100 on our index.
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