Food Prices in Ireland — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.55-12% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$4.72+37% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$3.58-39% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$1.38-39% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Red Berries InfusionTescoTesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug1.45 €
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GoudaTesco · 250gTesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug2.2 €
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Chicken Breast SlicesTescoTesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug3.05 €
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Tomatoes On The VineTescoTesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug2.27 €
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Whole strawberries frozenTescoTesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug2.2 €
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Total 0% fatFAGE · 450 gTesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug5 €
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Chef KetchupHeinzTesco Express, Dublin 30 Aug3.3 €
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Cream of Vegetable & Irish Chicken SoupTesco finestTesco Express, Dublin 27 Aug deal2 €
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Northern Irish Barn EggsO'CONNELL FARMLidl, Athy 14 Aug4.25 €
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Irish Beef Medallion SteaksBright Meat Company · 280gTesco Extra, Cork 16 Aug5.5 €
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Minestrone SoupJust Food Organic · 400 gILAC Centre, Dublin 9 Aug3.79 €
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Cod FishcakesDunnes Stores · 340gILAC Centre, Dublin 29 Jul3.79 €
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Mango KefirTesco · 500grTesco Express, Dublin 25 May2.2 €
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Extra Virgin Olive OilAldi · 1LAldi, Kenmare 17 May5.49 €
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Unsweetened UHT Soya DrinkActileaf · 1 litreAldi 17 May0.82 €
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Sunmaid Raisin SnacksSun maidTesco, Dundrum 2 May deal3.75 €
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Tomato juiceDawtonaTesco Metro, Dublin 20 Apr1.25 €
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Cheese + Apple melty sticksTesco Metro, Dublin 20 Apr1.7 €
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NESCAFÉ GOLD BLEND SMOOTHNESCAFÉTesco Metro, Dublin 20 Apr14 €
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Raspberry SyrupLowicz · 400mlTesco Metro, Dublin 20 Apr2.6 €
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).
↑ Year-over-year change: +0.4% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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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.
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