Cost of Living in Ireland – Fees, Rent, Transport & More

For International students, Ireland is the 13th most expensive country on the globe. On average, it would cost you around €2,700 for living in Ireland, which means approximately 2.75 lakhs Indian Rupees. Hence, students must plan their budget way ahead before going to Ireland.

One of the biggest expenses for international students in Ireland is the tuition fee and if you are eligible for scholarships, then most of the burden will be reduced for the students. Along with that, students can choose part-time work opportunities to reduce their financial burden. And the students who are in need can apply for a student loan and repay after education through working in Ireland.

Cost of Studying in Ireland for International Students

Let's have a look at the prices of studying in Ireland for overseas students. There are three major schools of thought in Ireland. Universities are divided into three categories: public, private, and institutes of technology (IOTs). The cost of attendance varies based on the sort of school you've chosen.

Here is the approximate tuition fee for different kinds of universities in Ireland for international students.

Public Universities - €14,000 - €21000
Private College - €12,000 - €14,000
IOTs - €10,000 - €12,500

Here is the approximate value for the tuition fee for each type of course chosen.

Undergraduate program - €9,850 to €25,500 annually
Postgraduate master's degree - €9,500 to €34,500 annually
Doctoral degree - €9,500 to €34,500 annually

[Read More: How to Get Ireland Student Visa?]

Cost of Transportation in Ireland

Once you have settled into your Ireland lodging and begun your offline classes, you'll need to go around the city. In Ireland, the average student spends 135 euros per month on travel, which can include any of the following modes of transportation:

Mode of Transport	Price in Euros (approx.)
Buses	1.55 to 3.80 Euro
Trams	1.54 to 3.2 Euro
Trains	1.70 to 7 Euro (approx.)
Ferries	190 Euro (approx.)
Car rental	49.3 Euro per day (approx.)
Taxi	0.4 to 0.5 Euro per minute

Top FAQs Asked by Students Travelling to Ireland

For a single entry visa to Ireland, an Indian person must pay Rs. 4800, excluding service fees. For a multiple entry visa to Ireland, an Indian national must pay Rs. 7800, excluding service expenses.

Ireland is a moderately expensive country for international students. Ireland's cost of living is slightly higher than the European average; you should budget between 550 and 1,000 EUR each month.

A student's annual living costs in Ireland are expected to range between €7,000 and €12,000 each academic year. Rent, energy, food, books, laundry, and medicine, as well as travel passes and social expenses, are all covered, but tuition fees are not.