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lovelyrita
  6/20/2016 15:16 EST

I'm working on a budget for settling into a longer-ish-stay (3-6 mos. - a year) in Ireland Following is my item list so far:
1. Flat or house rental (what utilities to include?) Dublin, Galway, Cork?
2. Transportation: Car rental? I know this might be too expensive, but then how to get around?
3. Health Insurance? (not sure about this. He's on medicare. I have blue cross.
4. Food budget (a month?)
5. Pub/entertainment (a month?)
6. Emergency fund
7. Visa/passport fees

KevinfromKinsaleviaNYC
  6/20/2016 18:01 EST

For #1, start with www.daft.ie or myhome.ie. I look at listings.

For the others, I think there are already a few threads on some of these subjects.

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lovelyrita
  6/20/2016 18:31 EST

What is the cost of a pint of Guinness and a simple meal in a bar?

KevinfromKinsaleviaNYC
  6/20/2016 19:30 EST

Guinness is €4-5 for a pint. Most places in tourist areas like Temple Bar are at least €5. Food is €10-15 for a simple dish. €20+ if you want to treat yourself. Carveries and other buffet-style places offer better value than pubs and give huge portions. Never seen such large portions served anywhere, even in the U.S. They will look at you funny if you ask for small portions cuz its all the same price! Be prepared to watch your waistline.

DebAckley
  6/20/2016 22:53 EST

If you are planning to move here for a bit, do you have dual citizenship? You will be allowed to stay 3 months, and it can be extended, but you will need to check in with the garda.
It will be more expensive in the cities for rent, We are renting in So Kerry and rentals are scarce.
Your health insurance and medicare will not cover anything here, you will need other insurance.
There are short term leasing for cars. You could consider buying a used one,. Good luck!

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