Cost of Living
Overview
It can be challenging to work out how much the cost of living is in a different country. Cost of living may vary greatly according to lifestyle. What type and standard of accommodation suits your needs? Will you cook for yourself or will you eat in campus restaurants? How much will you need to spend on course textbooks and equipment? How much will you spend on leisure activities? Do you have transport costs? It is best to work out what your estimated income and expenditure will be and budget accordingly. We do not recommend that you rely on a part-time job to help you fund your cost of living expenses. We have prepared estimated monthly living costs in addition to budgetary advice below.
Tuition Fees
Please note that fees are subject to annual increases. Also, be careful to factor in currency fluctuations. The most up to date fees information can be found on the UCC Fees Office Website.
Monthly Living Costs
Cost of living may vary greatly according to your lifestyle and choices you make whilst studying at UCC. The following decisions will impact your costs:
- type and standard of accommodation
- cooking for yourself or eating in campus restaurants
- course textbooks and equipment
- leisure activities
- transport costs
It is best to work out what your estimated income and expenditure will be and budget accordingly. Please note the following approximate figures serve as a guide only. Further information can be found at this link or at Numero, a world wide cost of living database.
Expense |
Average Cost Range per month |
| Option 1 - On Campus Accommodation |
€600 - €900 |
| Option 2 - Private Complex |
€700 - €1,200 |
| Option 3- Private rental (house share) |
€500 – 700 (bills not included) |
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| Utilities (Electric/Gas/Refuse) |
€30 - €50 |
| Food |
€250 - €350 |
| Travel (Monthly Bus Ticket) |
€65 - €85 |
| Textbook & Materials |
€75 |
| Mobile Phone |
€20 |
| Personal Expenses (Social/Sports) |
€200 - €300 |
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| Overall Expense (excluding Accommodation) |
€640 - €880 approx. |
| Overall Expense (including Accommodation) |
€1,240 - €1880 approx. |
Budgetary Advice
UCC offers budgetary advice to all students and has a dedicated Student Budgetary Advisor. Comprehensive advice in managing your costs and expenses can be found on the UCC Student Financial Supports and Advice website.