🇮🇪Cost of Living in Cork

Ireland · Population: 210,000 · Cost Index: 72/100

Cost of Living in Cork

Ireland · Europe

Cork is Ireland's second city and considers itself the 'real capital,' with a vibrant food scene centered around the historic English Market. The city is a major pharmaceutical and tech hub that offers a more affordable alternative to Dublin with a strong sense of local identity.

210,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,800 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,725.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$1,500.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$1,100.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$2,500.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$1,800.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $11.71

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$16.00

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$70.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$10.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.20

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$1.60

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.80

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$3.50

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$9.00

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.40

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.60

Transportation

Avg: $16.90

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$75.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$2.20

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$4.00

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$1.50

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.80

Utilities

Avg: $90.00

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$200.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$20.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$50.00

Healthcare

Avg: $48.33

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$60.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$70.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$15.00

Entertainment

Avg: $16.95

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$45.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$13.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$3.80

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$6.00

Clothing

Avg: $68.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$80.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$35.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$90.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: EUR
Language: English/Irish
Cost Index: 72/100
Safety Index: 68/100
Quality of Life: 74/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.