VanBasket Ireland

Food Prices in Ireland — November 2026

Name: Ireland — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

130

vs World Average

+30%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.55

-12% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.72

+37% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.58

-39% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.38

-39% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$35.48

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Terra di Bari Bitonto PDO Olive oil

Dunnes Stores · 750 ml

Dunnes Stores, Dublin 29 Oct

13.49 €
Beef Roulade

Kerrigans · 250 g

Donaghmede Shopping Centre, Dublin 27 Oct

7 €
Extra Fine Green Beans

Farm Select · 240 g

Tesco, Dublin 26 Oct

2.5 €
24 Wheat Biscuits

Dunnes Stores · 450 g

Dunnes Stores Shopping Centre, Portmarnock 23 Oct

2.99 €
Brown bread loaf

Tesco, Swords 11 Oct

3 €
Red Berries Infusion

Tesco

Tesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug

1.45 €
Gouda

Tesco · 250g

Tesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug

2.2 €
Chicken Breast Slices

Tesco

Tesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug

3.05 €
Tomatoes On The Vine

Tesco

Tesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug

2.27 €
Whole strawberries frozen

Tesco

Tesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug

2.2 €
Total 0% fat

FAGE · 450 g

Tesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug

5 €
Chef Ketchup

Heinz · 342g

Tesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug

3.3 €
Cream of Vegetable & Irish Chicken Soup

Tesco finest

Tesco Express, Dublin 27 Aug deal

2 €
Northern Irish Barn Eggs

O'CONNELL FARM

Lidl, Athy 14 Aug

4.25 €
Irish Beef Medallion Steaks

Bright Meat Company · 280g

Tesco Extra, Cork 16 Aug

5.5 €
Mango Kefir

Tesco · 500gr

Tesco Express, Dublin 25 May

2.2 €
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Aldi · 1L

Aldi, Kenmare 17 May

5.49 €
Unsweetened UHT Soya Drink

Actileaf · 1 litre

Aldi 17 May

0.82 €
Sunmaid Raisin Snacks

Sun maid

Tesco, Dundrum 2 May deal

3.75 €
Tomato juice

Dawtona · 300 ml

Tesco Metro, Dublin 20 Apr

1.25 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Ireland is 30% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $390 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +0.3% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −3.8%
Eggs +6.3%
Chicken −0.2%
Rice and cereals −4.7%
Bread +0.2%
Water −3.0%
Cheese +0.4%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers −1.2%
Potatoes +0.6%
Beer +0.2%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Ireland

Ireland

130

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

China 130.4 +30.4%

Singapore 130.8 +30.8%

Italy 128.8 +28.8%

Luxembourg 128.5 +28.5%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Ireland?

Yes, food in Ireland is above average. The VanBasket Index is 130 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 30% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Ireland per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Ireland you can expect to spend around $390. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 130 (world = 100).

How does Ireland compare to similar countries?

Ireland has a VanBasket Index of 130. Similar or nearby countries: Saudi Arabia, China, Singapore.

How often is the food price data for Ireland updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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