Summary of The Cost of Living in Ireland
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Ireland is $3,516.00 including rent, or $1,566.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Ireland is $4,465.20 including rent, or $2,515.20 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Ireland is $6,084.20 including rent, or $3,549.20 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Ireland ranges from $42,192.00 for a single person to $53,582.40 for a couple, and $73,010.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $18,792.00 for a single person to $30,182.40 for a couple, and $42,590.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Ireland, baseline monthly expenses range from $2,077.00 for a single person to $2,580.80 for a couple, and $3,507.30 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $827.00 for a single person to $1,330.80 for a couple, and $1,882.30 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Ireland, estimated monthly expenses range from $5,707.00 for a single person to $7,511.60 for a couple, and $10,287.60 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,907.00 for a single person to $4,711.60 for a couple, and $6,647.60 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Ireland is $4,590.00, which is 193.1% more than the average monthly cost of living and 455.0% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |

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