http://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/others/forget-the-blarney-what-it-actually-costs-to-live-to-ireland
Fascinating reprinted article from Irish Central reporting on the cost of living in Ireland. Equally fascinating discussion among readers.
We could argue all day about the low/high cost of living in Ireland compared to other countries. But for Stamp 0 applicants, it seems clear that the cost of living in Ireland for a retiree or retired couple is far far less than the €50,000 per person or €100,000 per couple required by INIS.
Two detailed examples are given, both from a family of 4 - two working parents with two dependent children.
Deducting the costs of a mortgage (retirees do not qualify for a mortgage in Ireland) and child care costs (retirees have no dependent children), the two examples show annual living expenses of €18,690 and €11,516, respectively for a family of four people.
We can also argue all day long if these living expenses are representative and I know they exclude the extra costs of private healthcare insurance and rental of a home (but include the costs of kids clothing, an extra car and commuting to work) but come on, €50,000 per person and €100,000 per couple is crazy anyway you look at it. Can anyone disagree? If you do, can you show some alternative calculations?
Fascinating reprinted article from Irish Central reporting on the cost of living in Ireland. Equally fascinating discussion among readers.
We could argue all day about the low/high cost of living in Ireland compared to other countries. But for Stamp 0 applicants, it seems clear that the cost of living in Ireland for a retiree or retired couple is far far less than the €50,000 per person or €100,000 per couple required by INIS.
Two detailed examples are given, both from a family of 4 - two working parents with two dependent children.
Deducting the costs of a mortgage (retirees do not qualify for a mortgage in Ireland) and child care costs (retirees have no dependent children), the two examples show annual living expenses of €18,690 and €11,516, respectively for a family of four people.
We can also argue all day long if these living expenses are representative and I know they exclude the extra costs of private healthcare insurance and rental of a home (but include the costs of kids clothing, an extra car and commuting to work) but come on, €50,000 per person and €100,000 per couple is crazy anyway you look at it. Can anyone disagree? If you do, can you show some alternative calculations?
