Just returned to Ireland after 16 years...cost of living questions

lbplhs79 · 26-07-2020 12:34PM #1

Hi all,

So grateful to have found boards.ie. Everyone has been really helpful. Big thanks.

I'm a returning emigrant...been away 16 years and only returned on visits in that time.

I'm a teacher and I'm back for a year or 2. I'll be living on my savings and will hopefully get a few days subbing each month to supplement.

Question I have is regarding the cost of living.

I'm paying myself an allowance of 1500 Euros a month to live on.

Rent is 550 Euros a month (family discount) Leaving 950 Euros a month for ESB bills, gym, phone, Netflix, Diesel for car, groceries etc

Is this realistic? Or do I need to completely overhaul my budget?

I'm in Cork by the way, not Dublin.

Granadino · 14-09-2020 11:34AM

Would be interested in the replies. I'm abroad currently, and if I come back, will be looking at Cork. (I'm not from there)

charlietheminxx · 14-09-2020 11:44AM

I think it's plenty.

ESB bills - very variable, depends on the property and your usage. €100 a month for the budget should be ok.
Gym - standard is between €30 - €60 per month.
Phone - standard is between €20 - €60 per month - €20 is plenty if you don't need a phone on contract.
Netflix - €15 a month (depending on what type of account)
Diesel for car - depends how much you're driving? Say €75 a month if you're not working.
Groceries - €250 per person per month.

That comes to around €650 a month using the higher end of the estimates. Plenty of wiggle room for higher bills and some nice extras.

14-09-2020 11:55AM

Unless broadband is included in your rent you'll have to include that as well. Mine is 43 a month with digiweb.

48.ie have a deal on a rolling mobile contract for 9.99 a month.

I would struggle on 250 a month on groceries tbh.

Will you be house sharing or living alone?

Just returned to Ireland after 16 years...cost of living questions

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