Cost of Living in Cork
Summary of cost of living in Cork, Ireland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,240.9 (€3,648.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,185.6 (€1,019.9), excluding rent.
- Cork is 28.8% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cork is, on average, 53.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €18.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €87.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.25 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €6.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €3.93 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.47 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.89 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.42 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.75 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.81 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €4.05 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €5.40 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €5.05 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €6.84 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.31 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €1.18 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.36 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.97 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.89 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.75 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.17 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.86 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €12.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €3.93 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €3.18 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €18.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.75 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €68.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.60 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.17 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €29.40 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.80 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €34,830.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,580.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €206.99 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €19.80 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €47.06 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €50.13 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €13.75 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €966.90 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €4,800.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €88.39 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €39.21 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €86.13 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €105.17 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,724.82 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,489.27 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,844.27 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €2,490.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €396.69 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €259.50 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €3,724.58 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.18 | |
Prices in Cork
This city had 656 entries in the past 12 months by 65 different contributors.
Last update: 15 May 2026
Last update: 15 May 2026
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| Cost of Living in Clonmel | 60.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Limerick | 62.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tralee | 73.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Waterford | 74.96 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wexford | 111.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Carlow | 116.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Galway | 123.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tullamore | 124.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Naas | 137.74 miles |
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
Rasika
on Jul 16, 2023:
I am looking to work as a driver in Cork.What would be the cost of living per month?
Antoniu Stancu
on Apr 04, 2022:
As dori sa ma mut in kork eu cu comcubina mea sant dizabilitati alowance. Si daca as închiria o casa cu o cameră cât mi-ar plati hapul socialul la chirie multumesc
Amit
on Dec 29, 2021:
I am single. So minimum cost how much for me. Also i am looking for single seat and normal job. Tks
ana
on Sep 23, 2020:
Hey guys, what will you say about a salary of 1850 eur/month in Cork? is it barely enough or good enough to live normal?