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    Ireland's Peaceful County Clare

    Cost Of Living In County Clare, Ireland

    Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (For A Couple)

    ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
    Mortgage–Not included here as too variable.
    HOA Fees€40 to €150HOA fees only in some apartment buildings & golf club residences, never in housing estates.
    Property Taxes€8 to €400.18% of value.
    Transportation€60 to €220€60 for the bus, though public transport is limited to regular bus runs from towns and some irregular feeder busses from small villages. Having a car is advised.
    Gas–Not available on mains in Clare.
    Electricity€80 to €200
    Water–
    Cell Phone€20Includes 20 GB data.
    Internet€30Cost bundled with cable starts at €45.
    Cable TV€30
    Household Help€320One day per week at minimum wage (€10.20 per hour).
    Entertainment€330Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: €30.

    Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: €5 to €6 per drink.

    Movie theater trip twice a month: €8.

    Groceries€240Basic items for a couple.
    Gym Membership€80Depends on gym location and type of membership: €60 to €140 per month per couple.
    Medical Appointment€50Basic clinic/GP visit.
    TOTAL€1,288 to €1,710

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      Apartment Or House Rental Budget (For A Couple)

      ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
      Rent€800 to €1,400€800 in Ennistymon; €1,400 in Lahinch.
      Transportation€60 to €220€60 for the bus, though public transport is limited to regular bus runs from towns and some irregular feeder busses from small villages. Having a car is advised.
      Gas–Not available on mains in Clare.
      Electricity€80 to €200
      Water–
      Cell Phone€20Includes 20 GB data.
      Internet€30Cost bundled with cable starts at €45.
      Cable TV€30
      Household Help€320One day per week at minimum wage (€10.20 per hour).
      Entertainment€330Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: €30.

      Local drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole: €5 to €6 per drink.

      Movie theater trip twice a month: €8.

      Groceries€240Basic items for a couple.
      Gym Membership€80Depends on gym location and type of membership: €60 to €140 per month per couple.
      Medical Appointment€50Basic clinic/GP visit.
      TOTAL€2,040 to €2,920

      Penny-Pincher’s Budget (Bare Minimum Costs, For A Couple)

      ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
      Rent€500Cheapest part of town (still desirable), most basic one-bedroom rental.
      Transportation€60Cheapest forms of public transport; assuming a bit less movement.
      Gas–
      Electricity€80
      Water–
      Cell Phone€12
      Internet€30
      Cable TV–
      Entertainment€180Low-cost meal for two: €16.

      Local drinks: €9.40

      Groceries€200All local-brand items only, shopping markets and local vendors along with grocery stores.
      TOTAL€1,062

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