Cost of Living in Cork

Summary of cost of living in Cork, Ireland:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 20.24 $ 13.49-33.73
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 95.56 $ 67.45-112.42
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 11.24 $ 10.12-14.05
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 6.75 $ 4.50-8.66
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 6.75 $ 4.50-8.64
Cappuccino (regular) 4.41 $ 3.37-5.62
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.84 $ 2.14-3.93
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.16 $ 1.69-3.15
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.67 $ 4.47-8.51
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.80 $ 1.12-4.08
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.96 $ 0.51-1.53
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.14 $ 2.60-4.99
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.14 $ 2.55-12.75
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.59 $ 3.31-8.15
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.51 $ 4.08-9.18
Apples (1 lb) 1.52 $ 0.76-2.55
Banana (1 lb) 1.39 $ 0.76-3.06
Oranges (1 lb) 1.59 $ 0.61-4.59
Tomato (1 lb) 2.45 $ 1.22-4.08
Potato (1 lb) 1.19 $ 0.90-1.78
Onion (1 lb) 0.92 $ 0.51-1.78
Lettuce (1 head) 1.56 $ 0.90-2.25
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.08 $ 0.67-2.81
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 13.49 $ 10.12-20.24
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 3.65 $ 2.25-6.42
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.60 $ 2.81-6.75
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 19.39 $ 17.31-22.48
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.36 $ 2.02-3.37
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 96.68 $ 76.45-112.42
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5.62 $ 4.50-5.62
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 4.75 $ 3.26-5.43
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 34.29 $ 28.11-56.21
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.49 $ 7.23-7.79
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 41,230.29 $ 39,347.24-41,230.29
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 38,827.29 $ 38,290.49-40,471.45
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 240.76 $ 168.63-393.47
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 22.29 $ 14.60-39.35
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 47.87 $ 39.35-67.45
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 63.02 $ 35.97-112.42
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 33.51 $ 16.86-55.14
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.49 $ 11.24-16.86
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,304.08 $ 1,011.79-1,798.73
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 7,119.98 $ 4,496.83-10,117.86
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 97.47 $ 44.97-145.02
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 49.18 $ 28.11-78.69
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 95.56 $ 67.45-134.90
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 111.30 $ 56.21-179.87
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,717.58 $ 1,349.05-2,248.41
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,464.68 $ 1,124.21-2,248.41
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,043.39 $ 2,417.04-3,934.72
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,508.05 $ 2,023.57-3,372.62
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 482.75 $ 365.54-609.21
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 451.17 $ 374.53-522.21
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,310.74 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.64 3.80-5.00

Prices in Cork

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Last update: 20 May 2025
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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?