Is the cost of living in Ireland high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Ireland, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Ireland depends largely on the area in which one lives and their lifestyle. In general, accommodation in Ireland is more expensive than other parts of Europe, and utilities such as gas, electricity and water can also be more expensive. Food and groceries can be more expensive in Ireland than in other parts of Europe, although there are also some relatively inexpensive options available. Other costs such as transportation, entertainment and clothing are generally comparable to other parts of Europe," said another expat in Ireland.
"We live very well on $2000 a month which covers everything, in a large single family (detached) home. We use free public transportation and hire (rent) a car during the off season," wrote a member who made the move to Tobercurry, Ireland.
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Is the cost of living in Ireland high?
If you live in Ireland, newcomers to Ireland would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
