Cost of Living in Dublin for students

Is Dublin expensive? Dublin is a city with many benefits, but it is also not a cheap place to live. According to a recent study by The Economist, Dublin has one of the highest cost of living rates in all of Europe. Dublin is more expensive than places like Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, and Milan but less expensive than Copenhagen, Oslo, Vienna, Helsinki, Paris, Geneva, and Frankfurt. The price of necessities is also slightly higher for our closest neighbours in London.

Look at the prices for some essential necessities below to get an idea of what to budget:

• Accommodation costs

The cost of lodging is higher in South Dublin and in the city centre of Dublin. 

Accommodation in South Dublin: €2,150 per month.

Accommodation in City Center: €2,010 per month

A shared house with private bathroom: €650 per month.

Shared bedroom with another student: €400 per month.

• Food cost

Depending on the type of restaurant you eat at, the cost of a meal there is reportedly between €15 and €70. Depending on your eating habits, food can cost anywhere from €1,500 to €6,000 per month on average.

• Cost of transportation

Transport for Ireland fares has been reduced by an average of 20%.

• The TFI 90 Minute Fare in the Dublin area is now just €2 for adults, €1 for young adults (19-23) and students and €0.65 for children using a TFI Leap Card.

• Bus Éireann single city fares in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford are now just €1.35 for adults and €0.65 for young adults (19-23), students and children when using a TFI Leap Card.

More info: transportforireland.ie/fares/bus-fares

• Additional expenses in Dublin, Ireland

Health insurance costs around €150 to €180 for all individuals per year.

Social and recreational activities are expensive in Dublin. A membership to a gym usually costs €45.00 per month.

One ticket for a cinema is €12.00.

We hope you enjoyed reading this blog. If you have questions about studying English in Dublin, reach out to us or drop a comment.

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