The cost of living in Dublin can be quite high though it very much depends on each student’s individual needs. We have estimated a few scenarios based on individual circumstances. Please bear in mind that these are estimates only and that each individual will have their own financial needs based on their own lifestyle.
On-campus accommodation must be paid in two installments but works out at approximately €560 to €675 per month.
Everyday items
| Milk |
€ 1.22 |
| Load of bread |
€ 1.69 |
| Butter (500 g) |
€ 1.80 |
| Sugar (1 kg) |
€ 1.99 |
| Coffee (200 g) |
€ 3.99 |
| Tea (160 bags) |
€ 6.19 |
| Coca Cola (2 litres) |
€ 1.69 |
| Big Mac Meal |
€ 6.30 |
Monthly budget scenarios
| Student living on on-campus accommdation (eg. glenomena residence) |
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| Accommodation (based on a 9 month stay, price is indicative, rental fees can be checked on the residences website ) |
€ 592 |
| Food |
€ 300 |
| Utilities |
€ 43 |
| Textbooks |
€ 100 |
| Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses |
€ 250 |
| TOTAL |
€ 1285 |
| Student living in accommodation in his/her own room in a family home (meals including) |
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| Accommodation |
€ 500 |
| Food |
€ 100 |
| Textbooks |
€ 100 |
| Monthly commuter (bus) ticket |
€ 80 |
| Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses |
€ 250 |
| TOTAL |
€ 1030 |
| Student living in his/her own room in a rented house sharing with 3 people and responsible for their own meals |
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| Accommodation |
€ 500 |
| Food |
€ 300 |
| Electricity |
€ 20 |
| Heat |
€ 20 |
| Textbooks |
€ 100 |
| Monthly commuter (bus) ticket |
€ 80 |
| Clothes, entertainment, other living expenses |
€ 250 |
| TOTAL |
€ 1270 |
NB: price on this page are indicative only
