How much does it cost to live in Cork?

Typical monthly costs in Cork are approximately €1,500 in rent and €1,200 in other expenses, totalling around €2,700/month.

How much should I save in Cork?

Based on CSO Household Budget Survey 2022/23, people at mid-range incomes in Ireland typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a high cost city like Cork, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Cork · EUR · high cost city

Cost of living in Cork — is your salary enough?

Cork median rent is approximately €1,500/month, significantly lower than Dublin but still high by European standards. Cork earners face similar structural pressures to Dublin but with marginally better income-to-cost ratios.

Rent in Cork

Budget€1,100 – €1,350/mo

Typical€1,500 – €1,700/mo

Premium€2,000+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~€1,200/mo

Total typical monthly spend~€2,700/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Cork costs (€1,500 rent)

€32,000 – €45,000→ saving -13.7%

Critical

€45,000 – €62,000→ saving 2.3%

Falling Behind

€62,000 – €85,000→ saving 28.9%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Cork

Country

Annual income (gross)€53,500

€15,000€195,000€375,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage€1,500/mo

€0€4,000€8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

€1,550/mo

€0€3,250€6,500+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from CSO Household Budget Survey 2022/23. Figures in EUR.

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