What are the realistic monthly living costs in Dublin for an Indian international student, and which areas are most practical to live in?

Dublin is an expensive city. Shared accommodation, the standard for students, costs approximately €650 to €700 per month for a room in a shared house or apartment. Groceries run approximately €250 per month for a careful spender. Utilities including electricity and gas, shared among housemates, add roughly €100 to €150 per person. Internet is approximately €30 to €40 per month shared. Transport on the Dublin bus and Luas network costs roughly €100 to €120 per month depending on usage.

• Miscellaneous expenses including phone, personal care, and occasional meals out add another €100 to €150.
• Total monthly costs, excluding tuition, typically fall in the €1,200 to €1,400 range for a student living in shared accommodation and managing expenses carefully.
• Costs outside Dublin, in Galway, Cork, or Limerick, are approximately 40 to 60 percent lower, which is a significant difference over a one-year program.
• Students who can find programs at institutions outside Dublin and who are willing to commute or relocate to those cities can save meaningfully on the total cost of the degree.