Ireland
Cost of Living in Cork
Monthly Total
$3,547
$62,073
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,810
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$58
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,810
$31,675
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$268
$4,690
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$178
$3,115
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$252
$4,410
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$306
$5,355
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$307
$5,373
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$36
$630
Monthly Total
$3,547
$62,073
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