The monthly costs of living for a real couple, living in Dublin, year on year.
Monthly rent within Dublin postal codes (D1 - D24)
Usually weekly shopping with at Lidl with small trips to Tesco and Dealz
Eating out with takeout, restaurants and meals while out
Dentist, doctor and health related services
Monthly, bi-monthly and yearly bills - Electricity, Internet, TV Licence
Standard clothing, shoes, socks, shirts, pants, dresses etc.
Education related digital products or services such as Udemy, German Courses, LinkedIn Learning etc.
Events - cinema, concerts, etc.
Bank fees that are refunded, or fees for currency exchange or fees or package delivery services
Monthly payment to private health insurance
Electronic and digital purchases
Furniture, gadgets, appliances etc. for the home
Monthly student loan repayment
Prepaid phone top ups
Digital services such as Spotify, Netflix, Patreon, Audible and professional software
Train, DART, LUAS and business fares. Mostly through topping up LEAP cards
Flights, transportation and other expenses on trips outside of Ireland
Monthly rent within Dublin postal codes (D1 - D24)
Usually weekly shopping with at Lidl with small trips to Tesco and Dealz
Eating out with takeout, restaurants and meals while out
Dentist, doctor and health related services
Monthly, bi-monthly and yearly bills - Electricity, Internet, TV Licence
Standard clothing, shoes, socks, shirts, pants, dresses etc.
Education related digital products or services such as Udemy, German Courses, LinkedIn Learning etc.
Events - cinema, concerts, etc.
Bank fees that are refunded, or fees for currency exchange or fees or package delivery services
Monthly payment to private health insurance
Electronic and digital purchases
Furniture, gadgets, appliances etc. for the home
Monthly student loan repayment
Prepaid phone top ups
Digital services such as Spotify, Netflix, Patreon, Audible and professional software
Train, DART, LUAS and business fares. Mostly through topping up LEAP cards
Flights, transportation and other expenses on trips outside of Ireland