Cost of living in Vernier is 60% higher than in Drogheda (without rent).
Rent in Vernier is 9% more expensive than in Drogheda.
Cost of living including rent in Vernier is 25% higher than in Drogheda.
Food in Vernier is 65% more expensive than in Drogheda.
Transport in Vernier is very similar to Drogheda.
| Vernier | Drogheda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vernier | Drogheda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
31.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 99.1 $ | 89.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.8 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.39 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.67 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 5.2 $ | 2.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.04 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.95 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.61 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.9 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 43 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.14 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.89 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.1 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 16.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.53 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 85.6 $ | 144 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 36.2 $ | 22.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 148 $ | 72.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.6 $ | 7.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.89 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 5.18 $ | 3.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
147 $ | 150 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
228 $ | 233 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.1 $ | 50.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,645 $ | 1,454 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,280 $ | 1,911 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,562 $ | 1,615 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,748 $ | 2,216 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 19,183 $ | 4,436 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,853 $ | 3,942 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,367 $ | 2,594 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 4.42 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 89.3 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.2 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Haircut | 39.7 $ | 19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 144 $ | 91.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 122 $ | 75 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,795 $ | 1,199 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,869 $ | 7,170 $ |