The following approximate figures serve as an indication of the overall expenses per month. Please note these figures serve as a guide only.
Accommodation Costs
Cork English Academy can organise both self catering apartments where you will share with other students or a host family for the duration of your stay. Please see our accommodation page for prices and more details.
If you are staying in Cork for a long term period you may decide to arrange your own accommodation. Please be aware that rents for a single room in a shared house or apartment in Cork city are usually between €300 and €500 per month. Prior to moving into your new accommodation you are usually required to pay the landlord or Letting Agency one month’s rent and a refundable security deposit (usually the same price as a month’s rent).
Electricity, heating and internet bills are usually extra at about €50 per person per month (based on three people sharing in a house/apartment).
Click Here for some useful tips for students renting accommodation in cork.
Food Costs
Source: www.tesco.ie . Tesco is a supermarket chain. Tesco’s own brand may be cheaper than other brands.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Apples | €0.43 each |
| Bananas | €1.25/kg |
| Big Mac Meal (medium) | €6.40 approx |
| Butter 250g | €1.84 |
| Cereal – Kellogg’s Cornflakes 500g | €2.29 |
| Chicken fillets – Tesco | €4.29 / kg |
| Coca Cola 6 x 330ml | €3.75 |
| Coffee 100g instant Tesco | €3.49 |
| Eggs 6 pack Tesco | €1.59 |
| Loaf of Bread 800g | €1.87 |
| Milk (1 litre) | €1.28 |
| Onions | €1.39/ kg |
| Oranges | €0.39 each |
| Pasta 220g Tesco | €1.74 |
| Potatoes 5kg Tesco organic | €6.99 |
| Rice 1 kg Tesco | €2.00 (Basmati €3.00) |
| Sugar 1kg Tesco | €0.68 |
| Tea bags 250g | €1.99 |
| Toilet Tissue 4 Roll | €2.00 |
| Toothpaste 100ml | €2.99 |
| Tuna – John West (brine) 185g | €1.65 |
| Washing Powder 2.4kg Tesco | €5.85 |
| Water 1 liter Ballygowan | €1.25 |
| Yoghurt 6 x 125g | €3.00 |
Miscellaneous Costs
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | €5 – €9 |
| Hair Cut | €10 – €40 |
| Newspaper | €1.90 |
| Second hand bike | €60 – €100 |
| Sports Event | €6 – €25 |
Top Shops for Groceries and Homeware
- Groceries:
- Tesco, Aldi & Lidl: Supermarkets offering budget-friendly prices.
- English Market: An iconic indoor market in Cork City offering fresh produce, meat, and artisanal goods.
- Homeware:
- Penneys (Primark): Great for affordable clothing and homeware.
- Michael Guineys: Affordable homeware
- Dealz: For budget-friendly household essentials.