Budgeting for Life in Ireland
From the beautiful Irish landscape, with its rocky coastal areas, luscious green hills, tranquil lakelands, and vibrant urban areas, to its rich history filled with ancient myths, legends, invasions, and battles, Ireland has so much to offer. The Irish love their traditions and are proud of their heritage. The people are jovial and enjoy a good joke or gag. Singing, dancing, and enjoying time with friends and family is an important part of the Irish lifestyle. It's no wonder this is one of the greatest places to retire.
Ireland is not the cheapest place to settle down, but if you learn to avoid some of the more expensive areas, you'll find that Ireland can offer you a relaxing, rewarding environment for your long awaited retirement days. In many areas of the country, you can get by on about US$2,500 per month.
| Rent (1 bedroom apartment in the city) |
US$550 |
| HOA Fee |
0 |
| Property Taxes |
0 |
| Transportation (monthly unlimited bus pass) |
100 |
| Electric, gas, water, and garbage. |
168 |
| Internet |
40 |
| Telephone (100 minutes on cell phone) |
20 |
| Cable TV |
35 |
| Household Help (one day/week at $50/day) |
200 |
| Food |
550 |
| Entertainment |
400 |
| Health Insurance |
200 |
| Travel |
70 |
| Miscellaneous (clothing, etc.) |
200 |
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| Total Monthly Expenses |
US$2533 |
