Is the cost of living in Ireland high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Ireland, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Ireland is generally quite reasonable, with prices comparable to other European countries. In general, cities like Dublin tend to have a higher cost of living compared to the rest of the country. The rental prices for a nice one bedroom apartment can range anywhere from 1,500€ to 2,500€ per month, while a two bedroom can be between 2,000€ to 3,500€ per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Ireland typically costs between 15€ and 25€ per person," commented one expat who made the move to Ireland.
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Is the cost of living in Ireland high?
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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.