Cost of living comparison
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Staten Island vs. Dublin Cost of Living Summary
Staten Island is 11.8% more expensive than Dublin.
- Restaurants
- pay 17.5% less in Staten Island
- Groceries
- pay 62.9% more in Staten Island
- Transportation
- pay 21.5% less in Staten Island
- Housing
- pay 14.6% less in Staten Island
- Childcare
- pay 60.6% more in Staten Island
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 30.8% more in Staten Island
- Clothing
- pay 18.3% less in Staten Island
Staten Island vs. Dublin Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Staten Island instead of Dublin, you would:
pay 17.5% less for restaurants
Dublin | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $25.69 €22.56 | $22.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $13.14 €11.54 | $12.00 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.76 €2.43 | $2.33 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.30 €2.02 | $1.58 | |
Dublin vs. Staten Island - Cost of restaurants
pay 62.9% more for groceries
Dublin | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $2.18 €1.92 | $4.59 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.43 €5.64 | $8.89 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.77 €5.94 | $5.72 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $4.43 €3.89 | $7.06 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.41 €4.75 | $6.00 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.38 €1.21 | $3.00 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.94 €0.82 | $1.29 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.21 €1.06 | $2.60 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.55 €2.24 | $2.68 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.93 €0.81 | $1.63 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.75 €0.66 | $1.78 | |
Dublin vs. Staten Island - Cost of groceries
pay 21.5% less for transportation
Dublin | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $7.79 €6.84 | $3.40 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $110.95 €97.42 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $42,559.40 €37,367.24 | $36,344.69 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $19.15 €16.82 | $20.40 | |
Dublin vs. Staten Island - Cost of transportation
pay 14.6% less for housing
Dublin | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $56.79 €49.86 | $67.59 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,406.85 €2,113.22 | $1,750.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $2,011.21 €1,765.85 | $1,400.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $203.82 €178.96 | $164.03 | |
Dublin vs. Staten Island - Cost of housing
pay 60.6% more for childcare
Dublin | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,324.27 €1,162.72 | $2,000.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,401.84 €8,254.84 | $16,000.00 | |
Dublin vs. Staten Island - Cost of childcare
pay 30.8% more for entertainment and sports
Dublin | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $8.18 €7.18 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.77 €4.19 | $5.91 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $21.02 €18.46 | $19.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $55.52 €48.74 | $116.67 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.18 €13.33 | $20.00 | |
Dublin vs. Staten Island - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.3% less for clothing
Dublin | Staten Island | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $108.66 €95.40 | $67.80 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $50.22 €44.09 | $37.50 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $114.78 €100.78 | $115.58 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $117.90 €103.52 | $105.00 | |
Dublin vs. Staten Island - Cost of clothing
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