Donegal, Donegal, Ireland · Population 2,618
▼ -17% vs Ireland average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €8.69 ($9.45) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €34.78 ($37.80) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €2.61 ($2.84) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €197 ($214) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €31.88 ($34.65) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €84.04 ($91.35) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €24.34 ($26.46) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €24.34 ($26.46) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €6.38 ($6.93) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €575 ($625) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €400 ($435) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,200 ($1,304) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Donegal is €2,815 ($3,060) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €980 ($1,065) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,273 ($1,384) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€400 ($435)) represents about 41% of the total single-person budget.
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€1,100 ($1,196) / moDonegal is one of the key cities in Ireland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €980 ($1,065), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €400 ($435) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,367 ($2,573) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,791 ($1,947) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Donegal is €2,815 ($3,060). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,273 ($1,384) per month.