Rates of pay, taxes & expenses

Ireland vs Australia

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€21.49 €18.57
The minimum amount a qualified craftsperson such as bricklayers, plasterers and painters are entitled to per hour in Ireland.The minimum hourly rate for a bricklayer in Australia with four years’ experience. Similar rates of pay apply to other crafts.
€15.64 €15.57
The minimum amount a new entrant construction worker can earn in Ireland for their first two years.The minimum amount a new entrant construction worker with no industry experience can earn in Australia.
€2,113 €1,802
The average rent in Dublin in the third quarter of 2023, according to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB).Sydney’s median rent per month in December, according to data researcher CoreLogic.
€36,234 €35,241
The amount a worker earning €45,000 in Ireland can expect to take home after tax in 2024.The amount a worker earning €45,000 in Australia can expect to take home after tax in 2024.
€37.36 €29.43
The average daily cost for childcare in Ireland based on 50 hours per week in 2021, according to Pobal.This compares to €29.43 per day in Australia in 2022