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Cost of Living in Cork, Ireland

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Jun 09, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Cork, Ireland is generally considered to be quite reasonable. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Cork can cost anywhere from $800 to $1,200 per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost from $1,200 to $1,800 per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Cork is usually around $20 per person.

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Is the cost of living in Cork high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Cork, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Cork is generally considered to be quite reasonable. Prices for basic necessities such as groceries, utilities, and transportation are generally lower than in other major cities in Europe. Rent prices can vary depending on the area, but are generally lower than in other cities in Ireland. Eating out can be quite affordable, with many restaurants offering good value for money. Overall, Cork is a great place to live with a reasonable cost of living," said one expat in Cork.

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Betsy Burlingame 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.

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