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    County Clare, Ireland

    Ireland's Peaceful County Clare

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        O'brien's Tower across from the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland
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        Ireland's Peaceful County Clare

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        Reviewed By Kathleen Peddicord

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          Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (For A Couple)

           
          Expense Monthly Costs Notes
          Mortgage Not included here as too variable.
          HOA Fees €40 to €150 HOA fees only in some apartment buildings & golf club residences, never in housing estates.
          Property Taxes €8 to €40 0.18% of value.
          Transportation €60 to €220 €60 for the bus, though public transport is limited to regular bus runs from towns and some irregular feeder busses from small villages. Having a car is advised.
          Gas Not available on mains in Clare.
          Electricity €80 to €200
          Water
          Cell Phone €20 Includes 20 GB data.
          Internet €30 Cost bundled with cable starts at €45.
          Cable TV €30
          Household Help €320 One day per week at minimum wage (€10.20 per hour).
          Entertainment €330 Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: €30.

          Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: €5 to €6 per drink.

          Movie theater trip twice a month: €8.

          Groceries €240 Basic items for a couple.
          Gym Membership €80 Depends on gym location and type of membership: €60 to €140 per month per couple.
          Medical Appointment €50 Basic clinic/GP visit.
          TOTAL €1,288 to €1,710
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          Apartment Or House Rental Budget (For A Couple)

           
          Expense Monthly Costs Notes
          Rent €800 to €1,400 €800 in Ennistymon; €1,400 in Lahinch.
          Transportation €60 to €220 €60 for the bus, though public transport is limited to regular bus runs from towns and some irregular feeder busses from small villages. Having a car is advised.
          Gas Not available on mains in Clare.
          Electricity €80 to €200
          Water
          Cell Phone €20 Includes 20 GB data.
          Internet €30 Cost bundled with cable starts at €45.
          Cable TV €30
          Household Help €320 One day per week at minimum wage (€10.20 per hour).
          Entertainment €330 Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: €30.

          Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: €5 to €6 per drink.

          Movie theater trip twice a month: €8.

          Groceries €240 Basic items for a couple.
          Gym Membership €80 Depends on gym location and type of membership: €60 to €140 per month per couple.
          Medical Appointment €50 Basic clinic/GP visit.
          TOTAL €2,040 to €2,920

          Penny-Pincher’s Budget (Bare Minimum Costs, For A Couple)

           
          Expense Monthly Costs Notes
          Rent €500 Cheapest part of town (still desirable), most basic one-bedroom rental.
          Transportation €60 Cheapest forms of public transport; assuming a bit less movement.
          Gas
          Electricity €80
          Water
          Cell Phone €12
          Internet €30
          Cable TV
          Entertainment €180 Low-cost meal for two: €16.

          Local drinks: €9.40

          Groceries €200 All local-brand items only, shopping markets and local vendors along with grocery stores.
          TOTAL €1,062
          Kathleen

          Reviewed By Kathleen Peddicord

          Kathleen is the Live and Invest Overseas Founding Publisher. She has more than 30 years of hands-on experience traveling, living, and buying property around the world.

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            County Clare, Ireland- FAQs

            The Irish has three main dialects. One of them is Munster, which is used in the southern region of the island, including Counties Cork, Kerry, and Clare.

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