fpan

iTrader: (11)

Hi,
I am thinking of moving to Ireland, what's the cost of living like (accomodation/food etc.) as compared to the UK? What about income on tax, is it better or worse than UK?
Thanks

billythekid

Income tax
20% upto E43k (married couple or 34k single).
41% on everything else.

Depends where you live for cost of living, Dublin can be very expensive. The west coast can be cheaper but dont expect it to be a lot cheaper than here.
My in laws are from Ireland and from what I understand the overall cost of living is a bit cheaper there but the standard of life is not quite as good, esp if you are from a rural area.

billythekid

Oh, by the way an average 1800cc car will cost about E500 to tax and insurance will be a lot higher than the UK.

Road tax on anything over 3000cc is E1300....

fpan

iTrader: (11)

Thanks. The place is Clonskeagh.
Tbh only if I manage to get a good job there will I consider moving.
Road tax is bloody expensive from what you say!

billythekid

Dublin then, not cheap.

fpan

iTrader: (11)

Are there any websites where I can look for houses/appartments for sale/rent to get a feel of the prices in Dublin?
I have heard that it is not as expensive as London but more expensive than other places in UK.
Thanks

NAF

Its not cheap here at all my friend

Current joke is that ROI does not stand for republic of Ireland but rather Rip off Ireland ..

try these sites ..

SherryFitzGerald Home Page

Property Partners > Irish Property sales and letting

Home Page

hope this helps