Cost of Living in Ireland for International Students 2025

The cost of living in Ireland takes a big part of student's budget to study in the country. It is probably the second largest component apart from tuition fees in Ireland that constitutes the total cost of studying in Ireland.

A lot of times, students going to study in Ireland wonder whether the part-time jobs in Ireland would help to fund their living expenses. The short answer is no. The long answer is students are advised against relying on part-time jobs as their single source of income to fund their living expenses. According to Numbeo, the cost of living in Ireland is 230% higher than in India. Hence, students must plan their budget in advance for a hassle-free, smooth experience during their stay for higher studies in Ireland. For the benefit of our readers, we have provided an estimate of the amount of money one would need to spend around activities that make up living expenses. On an average, students need anywhere between €8000 and €14,000 a year to live comfortably in Ireland. This range does not include the cost of tuition at Irish universities. Read on to learn about the cost of living in Ireland as an international student. 

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Cost of Living in Ireland in 2025

Read on as we bring together important factors that make up your cost of living in Ireland.

1. Accommodation
2. Food
3. Travelling Costs
4. Miscellaneous Costs

Accommodation

Although the cost of studying in Ireland takes up most of the student's budget, the second most exhaustive expense for studying in Ireland is the cost of accommodation. Students looking for accommodation could reach the country beforehand to look for housing options or book accommodation around the college, online. Note that the closer the accommodation is to the college, the more expensive it will be. However, transportation costs are affordable in Ireland, hence renting a room a little further away is never a problem.

If you share your apartment with other students or tenants, then the rent will be a lot less individually as it will be divided. The average rent for an apartment within cities is around €1200-1500 per month, and €800-€1000 in suburban areas. In addition to this, the student would have to pay utility bills and maintenance charges. On-campus boarding could cost students anything between €800-€900 per month.

Accommodation Costs in Ireland

Food

Students generally prefer a mix of eating out and cooking at home. It could be slightly difficult for students to find Indian food ingredients, however, the wide range of Irish food will not allow you to miss home even for once. On an average, you would spend around €70 to €100 on food every week while staying as a student in Ireland. Here is an average expense list for international students studying in Ireland 

Public Transportation

Commuting in Ireland is relatively convenient for international students given Ireland’s extensive public transport systems. This is an important point to consider as you would be living on your own in a foreign country, and you would be exploring the country or travelling to your university/college. Hence, the affordable cost of transportation will make your movement around the country that much easier. 

Miscellaneous Costs

This is what a typical living expenditure would look like for Indian students going to Ireland to pursue higher education. Other components that should be taken into account are, utilities, personal expenses, and leisure activities such as movie outings and restaurant visits would cost you over and above. However candidates should note that the rates could vary depending on market conditions, but this is what the candidate would be spending in Ireland.

Living Expenses in Ireland for International Students - At a Glance

Note: the tabular data has been sourced from the official websites of universities in Ireland.

If you want to know more about studying in Ireland, get in touch with us in the comments below or contact our counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad Counselling. 

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