Cost of Living in Dublin

Studying abroad has become more common in the last few decades where most young aspiring students choose to study abroad for their higher educations. As studying abroad includes different kinds of expenses like accommodations, tuition fees, utility bills, etc, it is essential to plan the cost of living in your dream destination. Planning the costs can not only help you to manage your finances but can also save you a lot of money. So in today’s blog, we are going to discuss the cost of living in Dublin and you should definitely continue reading to know more about it.

Why Study in Dublin?

Before we dive into the cost of living in Dublin, let’s learn a bit about Dublin and some benefits of studying here. So here are some of the key benefits of studying in Dublin:

• Dublin is an English-speaking city and Ireland is the only English-speaking country in the whole Eurozone. This means you will not have any kind of language barrier while communicating with people or your college professors.
• When it comes to student life, Dublin is a very welcoming city. This city has a good reputation for how friendly and helpful the Irish people can be and over 17% of its residents are outside of Ireland.
• Another interesting fact about this city is Dublin is considered to be one of the safest cities in the world. According to the Global Peace Index 2021, Ireland ranks 12th out of 163 countries in terms of safety and security.
• Lastly, Dublin also has some of the top Universities in the world and also a has a strong global presence in terms of academic excellence as most of their Universities rank in the QS World Ranking.

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Cost of Living in Dublin

Dublin can be a tempting city to study abroad after getting to know about the benefits of studying here. But another interesting fact about Dublin is that the cost of living in Dublin is low or reasonable when compared to other cities or countries. Now let us take a look at the different types of expenses that are associated with studying in Dublin:

Accommodations

We can’t deny the fact that accommodation is the most important as one of the top expenses associated with a study abroad journey. Although the cost of living is lower compared to other cities, the city suffers from limited housing supplies and thus always has an increasing demand and high rent. On average a single-bedroom apartment in the city can cost you around EUR 2,000. Fortunately, there are also some cheap options too like you look for on-campus accommodation options or some shared rooms that cost you around EUR 650 to 1,100 depending on the facilities provided. 

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Transportation

If you plan to study in Dublin, you don’t need to worry about transportation as the city has a developed transportation system. You can get different kinds of transport systems like buses, trams and trains. A one-way ticket can cost you around EUR 2 and a monthly pass costs EUR 120. You can also save money by opting for a bike for EUR 20 per year on rent or by getting a Leap Card, which is a smart card that allows you to get some discount on fares. 

Food

Another important expense while studying abroad in Dublin can be the expense of food as it is the basic need to survive. This can completely depend on your eating habits and preferences like if you are a vegan or prefer non-veg. If you like to eat out, you can find a variety of restaurants, and cafes then you get a lot of options and that can cost you around EUR 16 for a basic lunch meal from a mid-range restaurant or EUR 10 for a combo meal in a fast food restaurant. Alternatively, you can save a lot of money by shopping for groceries and cooking your own meal. Your monthly grocery can cost around EUR 300.

Detailed Cost 

Now we will take a look at some of the detailed costs of each item of service in Dublin. This will include only some basic necessity items/services which can help you in planning the cost of living in Dublin:

Items or Services	Cost
Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating/Cooling, Garbage, etc)	EUR 249
Mobile Phone Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	EUR 21.25
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	EUR 4.20
Taxi 1 Km (Normal Tariif)	EUR 2.00
Cappuccino (Regular)	EUR 3.82
Water (0.33 litre)	EUR 1.76
Milk (1 litre)	EUR 1.31
Rice (1 kg)	EUR 1.52
1 dozen Eggs	EUR 3.80
Apples (1 kg)	EUR 2.46
Local Cheese (1 kg)	EUR 9.75
Banana (1 kg)	EUR 1.93

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