Cost of Living in Cork

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Summary of cost of living in Cork, Ireland:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 20.47 $ 13.64-34.11
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 96.64 $ 68.22-113.70
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 11.37 $ 10.23-14.21
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 6.82 $ 4.55-8.75
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 6.82 $ 4.55-8.74
Cappuccino (regular) 4.46 $ 3.41-5.68
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.87 $ 2.16-3.98
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.19 $ 1.71-3.18
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 5.73 $ 4.52-8.61
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.82 $ 1.13-4.13
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.98 $ 0.52-1.55
Eggs (regular) (12) 4.19 $ 2.63-5.05
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.20 $ 2.58-12.89
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.65 $ 3.35-8.24
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.58 $ 4.13-9.28
Apples (1 lb) 1.54 $ 0.77-2.58
Banana (1 lb) 1.40 $ 0.77-3.09
Oranges (1 lb) 1.60 $ 0.62-4.64
Tomato (1 lb) 2.48 $ 1.23-4.13
Potato (1 lb) 1.20 $ 0.91-1.81
Onion (1 lb) 0.93 $ 0.52-1.81
Lettuce (1 head) 1.58 $ 0.91-2.27
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.10 $ 0.68-2.84
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 13.64 $ 10.23-20.47
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 3.69 $ 2.27-6.50
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.65 $ 2.84-6.82
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 19.61 $ 17.51-22.74
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.39 $ 2.05-3.41
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 97.78 $ 77.31-113.70
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5.68 $ 4.55-5.68
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 4.80 $ 3.29-5.49
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 34.68 $ 28.42-56.85
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.57 $ 7.32-7.88
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 41,698.74 $ 39,794.30-41,698.74
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 39,268.44 $ 38,725.54-40,931.28
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 243.50 $ 170.55-397.94
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 22.54 $ 14.77-39.79
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 48.41 $ 39.79-68.22
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 63.74 $ 36.38-113.70
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 33.89 $ 17.05-55.77
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.64 $ 11.37-17.05
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,318.90 $ 1,023.28-1,819.17
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 7,200.87 $ 4,547.92-10,232.82
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 98.58 $ 45.48-146.67
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 49.74 $ 28.42-79.59
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 96.64 $ 68.22-136.44
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 112.56 $ 56.85-181.92
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,737.10 $ 1,364.38-2,273.96
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,481.32 $ 1,136.98-2,273.96
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 3,077.97 $ 2,444.51-3,979.43
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,536.55 $ 2,046.56-3,410.94
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 488.23 $ 369.70-616.13
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 456.30 $ 378.78-528.14
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,348.35 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.64 3.80-5.00

Prices in Cork

This city had 981 entries in the past 12 months by 106 different contributors.
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?