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I am looking for accommodation but I don't know how much it costs

  • 27-04-2013 08:05PM
    #1
    Andersonisgod
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    The title says it all really. I go to WIT, I am looking into getting into student accommodation next year but I am not sure if my back to education allowance plus whatever I get on the student fund from the student union will cover it and if I can find a part time job. If shared accommodation works out at roughly €60 a week, would that generally include bills in most places? If you include bills would that number increase significantly? I've not lived on my own before, I'd say I eat an average amount of food, not a huge amount, not a tiny amount, what would food prices usually come to on a weekly basis? Is there any other extra costs that I have completely missed out on.

    I understand this is a tough thread to answer because it varies from person to person but I am just looking for a rough estimate that I can base estimations around.


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  • #2
    Victor
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    Andersonisgod wrote: »
    If shared accommodation works out at roughly €60 a week
    That sounds like rent only, but I don't know anything about the Waterford market.

    Look at the price of digs (being a lodger) and that might give you a better idea about total cost.

    Work out your own food costs over the period of a few weeks and add 50% if cooking for yourself only - higher risk of waste, smaller purchases, etc.

    Electricity could be €50 per person per month, higher in winter, lower in summer. More if living alone or in a small household. See other bills that people pay here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056906664

    I'm not sure if you can rely on the student fund before you go to college.


  • #3
    Andersonisgod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,868 ✭✭✭Andersonisgod


    Thanks man. I know the questions I asked were a bit vague.

    It's just I'm not sure how to go about it, there are usually notices around the college of people looking for housemates so I could answer one of those, or go through WIT's official accommodation.

    I just want to try to get a rough idea of cost before doing it. €50 per month wouldn't be bad, I suppose the more people the less bills cost.

    I've just done first year and am moving onto second year and I'm sure I'd be entitled to the grant.


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