5.3% below the Ireland average
Ranked #58 of 577 cities · More expensive than 89.9% of cities worldwide
Compared to Ireland average · See Ireland ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EUR 1,917/mo ≈ $2,169 | EUR 1,607/mo ≈ $1,818 | 16% |
| 3-Bedroom | EUR 2,894/mo ≈ $3,276 | EUR 2,485/mo ≈ $2,812 | 14% |
Cork has a cost of living index of 59.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Cork is expensive by global standards (ranked #58 of 577 cities). It is 5.3% cheaper than the Ireland average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Workers in Ireland earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 3,299/month after tax (20.8% effective rate). See full Ireland tax calculator →
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