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County Clare, Ireland- FAQs
The Irish has three main dialects. One of them is Munster, which is used in the southern region of the island, including Counties Cork, Kerry, and Clare.
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Ireland's Peaceful County Clare
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Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | – | Not included here as too variable. |
| HOA Fees | €40 to €150 | HOA fees only in some apartment buildings & golf club residences, never in housing estates. |
| Property Taxes | €8 to €40 | 0.18% 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 | €20 | Includes 20 GB data. |
| Internet | €30 | Cost bundled with cable starts at €45. |
| Cable TV | €30 | |
| Household Help | €320 | One day per week at minimum wage (€10.20 per hour). |
| Entertainment | €330 | Eating 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 | €240 | Basic items for a couple. |
| Gym Membership | €80 | Depends on gym location and type of membership: €60 to €140 per month per couple. |
| Medical Appointment | €50 | Basic clinic/GP visit. |
| TOTAL | €1,288 to €1,710 |
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Apartment Or House Rental Budget (For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | €20 | Includes 20 GB data. |
| Internet | €30 | Cost bundled with cable starts at €45. |
| Cable TV | €30 | |
| Household Help | €320 | One day per week at minimum wage (€10.20 per hour). |
| Entertainment | €330 | Eating 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 | €240 | Basic items for a couple. |
| Gym Membership | €80 | Depends on gym location and type of membership: €60 to €140 per month per couple. |
| Medical Appointment | €50 | Basic clinic/GP visit. |
| TOTAL | €2,040 to €2,920 |
Penny-Pincher’s Budget (Bare Minimum Costs, For A Couple)
| Expense | Monthly Costs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | €500 | Cheapest part of town (still desirable), most basic one-bedroom rental. |
| Transportation | €60 | Cheapest forms of public transport; assuming a bit less movement. |
| Gas | – | |
| Electricity | €80 | |
| Water | – | |
| Cell Phone | €12 | |
| Internet | €30 | |
| Cable TV | – | |
| Entertainment | €180 | Low-cost meal for two: €16.
Local drinks: €9.40 |
| Groceries | €200 | All local-brand items only, shopping markets and local vendors along with grocery stores. |
| TOTAL | €1,062 |
Reviewed By Kathleen Peddicord
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