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How much €€ does student need to live on?

ryan55 · 2014-10-08 15:51:06

Can you help with your personal experience please? I am trying to set a realistic reasonable budget for my son, studying in Cork. He has inclusive accommodation so no rent or bills to pay and I already know what travel costs are, I'm more interested in food / entertainment / other stuff. Any guidance or advice gratefully…

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ryan55

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Can you help with your personal experience please? I am trying to set a realistic reasonable budget for my son, studying in Cork. He has inclusive accommodation so no rent or bills to pay and I already know what travel costs are, I'm more interested in food / entertainment / other stuff.

Any guidance or advice gratefully received. Thanks!

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#2 12-10-2014 1:19am
Annasopra

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These should help

http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/studentsupport/costoflivingguide/

http://www.ucc.ie/en/studentbudget/studentcost/undergradcosts/#d.en.281043

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#3 18-10-2014 9:42pm
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I know a few parents with children in college, average handover, once accommodation is paid is €100 per week, but that would include transport.

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