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Cheaper overallIreland
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| Expense | Ballincollig | Finglas | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.45 | $11.13 | Ballincollig |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.80 | $44.52 | Ballincollig |
| Cappuccino | $2.84 | $3.34 | Ballincollig |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $214 | $252 | Ballincollig |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.65 | $40.81 | Ballincollig |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $91.35 | $108 | Ballincollig |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.46 | $31.16 | Ballincollig |
| Fitness club membership | $26.46 | $31.16 | Ballincollig |
| Cinema ticket | $6.93 | $8.16 | Ballincollig |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $625 | $767 | Ballincollig |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $435 | $533 | Ballincollig |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,304 | $1,600 | Ballincollig |
| Total single-person budget | $1,065 | $1,275 | Ballincollig |
| Average net salary | $3,060 | $3,604 |
Ballincollig is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ballincollig runs about $1,065 versus $1,275 in Finglas — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Finglas leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ballincollig · Full cost of living in Finglas