Cost of living in Lisburn is 5% lower than in Swords (without rent).
Rent in Lisburn is 40% cheaper than in Swords.
Cost of living including rent in Lisburn is 29% lower than in Swords.
Food in Lisburn is 4% cheaper than in Swords.
Transport in Lisburn is 15% cheaper than in Swords.
| Lisburn | Swords | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lisburn | Swords | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.4 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 82.7 $ | 95.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.66 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.1 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.64 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.98 $ | 2.49 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.08 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.62 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.33 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.9 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.91 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.88 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 19.1 $ | 18.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.22 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 85.5 $ | 111 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.54 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19 $ | 25.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 93.1 $ | 73.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.39 $ | 7.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 7.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.79 $ | 3.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 151 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
186 $ | 231 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
72.4 $ | 52.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 799 $ | 1,437 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,320 $ | 2,407 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 903 $ | 1,708 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,600 $ | 2,990 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,373 $ | 4,462 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,557 $ | 4,520 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,889 $ | 2,895 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.63 % | 4.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.6 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Haircut | 13.7 $ | 19.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.9 $ | 91.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 80.7 $ | 99.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,272 $ | 1,197 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,534 $ | 7,089 $ |