Cost of Living in Limerick

Limerick is a city in Ireland that is considered to be the third largest and oldest city. The city is a blend of culture, and history, along with a modern spirit. It is a beautiful city with castles and art that makes its land a picturesque landscape. The city has a rich heritage which not attracts the local people but also tourists from different parts of the world. Its iconic King John’s Castle standing on the banks of River Shannon is the witness to the city’s medieval past. Thus, its medieval architecture tells about the battles and the victory. 

Looking at this city from a student perspective, there are various bustling universities and a growing tech scene, the University of Limerick is known for its academic excellence with attracts students from different parts of the world. So, if you are planning to study in Limerick, then you must read this entire blog to know about the cost of living in Limerick. 

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Why Choose Limerick to Study Abroad?

Limerick has a vibrant and modern atmosphere due to sports, cultural events, and academic education. It is famous for its Irish art and structural heritage. Apart from the beauty, Limerick provides International students with an opportunity to learn and explore at a relatively low cost of living. As the city possess a welcoming community, academic excellence, and captivating art and culture, it is one of the best city to live in Ireland. 

• The city has two most renowned universities i.e. the University of Limerick and Limerick Institute of Technology.
• The universities in Limerick offer quality education at affordable prices.
• Its medieval museums and architecture offer learning and exploration opportunities.
• The cost of living in Limerick is not very high compared to other Irish cities. 

You need to plan your budget carefully so that you can enjoy the city’s offerings without constricting your finances.

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Cost of Living in Limerick Ireland

The average cost of living in Limerick Ireland is €1432 to €1984 for an international student. But you can manage the cost of living by planning your budget smartly. Before going to Limerick, you must be aware of the cost of transportation, food, and accommodation, as well as other utilities in Limerick.

Following is the list of some major expenses while living in Limerick:

Transportation Expenses

Given below are the transportation costs in Limerick:

Gasoline 1 litre	€71
One-way Ticket in the Local Transport	€ 1.98
Taxi Fare for 1km	€ 1.14
Gasoline 1 liter	€ 1.86
New car or Volkswagen Golf	€ 24,500

Food Expenses

The cost of food varies depending on what you are eating and where you are eating. As a student, you could manage the cost of living in Limerick Ireland by cooking your food and avoiding eating in restaurants. Following is the list of some food items:

1 litre of regular Milk	€ 1.08
Fresh White Bread (Half kg)	€1.28
12 Eggs	€ 3.09
White Rice (1 kg)	€1.42
Chicken (1 kg)	€9.53
1 kg Cheese	€7.87
Banana (1 kg)	€ 2.34
Apples (1 kg)	€ 2.20
Oranges (1 kg)	€ 2.34
Potato (1 kg)	€ 1.63
Tomato (1 kg)	€ 2.24
Onion (1 kg)	€ 1.27
Lettuce	€ 1.03

Utility Expenses

The basic utility expenditure you may pay while living in LImerick Ireland is around €173.84. It is inclusive of electricity, heating, cooling, water, and garbage. A mobile phone monthly plan along with calls and 10GB+ mobile data is around €20. The 60 Mbps or more internet or WiFi bill with unlimited data in LImerick is approximately around €63.

Housing Expenses

Students can either opt to live in student accommodation or if they could afford a separate apartment in the city, they could go for it. Mentioned below are the prices of some accommodation in Limerick:

Apartment	Rent per month
1 bedroom apartment in City Centre	€1290
1 bedroom apartment outside of city centre	€2155
3 bedroom apartment outside city centre	€1075
3 bedroom apartment outside city center	€1611

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Personal Care Expenses

Given below is the list of personal care items and their prices:

Medicine for cold for 6 days	€4.19
Visit to private doctor	€56
Hair shampoo	€3.31
4 Toilet paper rolls	€1.92
Toothpaste	€1.85
12 doses of antibiotics	€11
32 tampons	€3.35

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Cost of Studying in Limerick

The following is the average tuition fee for studying in Limerick:

Course	Average Tuition Fee
Undergraduate	INR 11.30L to INR 20.30L
Postgraduate	INR 10.90L to INR 22.71L
Ph.D.	INR 34L

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Things to Consider When Moving To Limerick

Moving to a new country and a new city needs a careful examination of everything to facilitate a smooth transition. You must consider the following points when moving to Limerick Ireland:

• Research the culture of the city and study the places where you can visit during your stay in Limerick.
• Make a budget to manage your cost of living in Limerick Ireland.
• Look out for places of accommodation i.e. on-campus, shared accommodation, private apartments, and their price, etc. 
• Study the courses offered by the Universities in Limerick and choose the course that aligns with your future goal. 
• Climate and geography would be very different from your country. So, research the weather patterns, and accordingly plan your lifestyle, clothing, and other things.

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