Beyond the Stipend

Living costs in Dublin, Ireland

City-specific institutional guidance

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Monthly cost evidence

UCD per-student low/high guide. Total includes books and miscellaneous costs beyond the six-category calculator; insurance is listed separately as an annual cost, so obtain an eligible policy quote. Food includes clothing/hygiene here to match daily needs. Source period: Updated April 2026. Checked 2026-10-12.

Source monthly budget: €1,735.00 – €4,035.00. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.

CategoryMonthly figure (EUR)Evidence
Housing€830.00 – €2,250.00AccommodationSource ↗Updated April 2026 · checked 2026-10-12
Food & daily needs€450.00 – €870.00Food 350–670 + clothing/hygiene 100–200Source ↗Updated April 2026 · checked 2026-10-12
Transport€60.00 – €120.00Local travelSource ↗Updated April 2026 · checked 2026-10-12
Utilities & phone€115.00 – €255.00Utilities 85–205 + internet/mobile 30–50Source ↗Updated April 2026 · checked 2026-10-12
Personal & leisure€180.00 – €350.00Personal/social 80–200 + miscellaneous 100–150Source ↗Updated April 2026 · checked 2026-10-12
Health insuranceResearch pendingA comparable sourced figure has not been added.

Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.

Before accepting a fellowship in Dublin

This location is listed in The Fellowship Directory. Living-cost research has not been completed here. Enter your own quotes in local currency; no default city prices are supplied. Confirm the exact hospital/site, especially for broad or combined location labels.

Ask your host about accommodation eligibility, health coverage and visa requirements. Confirm whether your stipend is gross or net, when the first payment arrives, and which costs are paid directly. Budget separately for deposits, travel and one-off arrival costs.

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