How much do you need to earn to live here, after Ireland takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Ireland's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Limerick is roughly €2,278/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think €2,889/month gross (€2,450 net after ~15% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €1,250 Cheapest neighborhood (King's Island) | €1,600 Median neighborhood | €1,775 Premium neighborhood (Castletroy) |
| Groceries | €300 | €360 | €450 |
| Transport | €80 | €80 | €80 |
| Utilities | €230 | €230 | €230 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €150 | €180 | €225 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €2,010 | €2,450 | €2,760 |
€2,278/month gross
€2,889/month gross
€3,320/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 5 neighborhoods in Limerick.
King's Island
8 min by walk
€1,250 - €1,550
Ennis Road
10 min by bus
€1,400 - €1,700
Raheen
15 min by bus
€1,450 - €1,750
Castletroy
15 min by bus
€1,600 - €1,950
City Centre
5 min by walk
€1,500 - €1,800
Raheen
15 min by bus
€1,450 - €1,750
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Ireland's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €2,278/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Limerick. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,889/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Ireland.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 5 neighborhoods in Limerick is approximately €1,595/month. Rents range from €1,250 in King's Island to €1,950 in Castletroy.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Limerick cost approximately €300. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Ireland are progressive. At the budget salary level of €2,278/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 12%. At the comfortable level of €2,889/month, it rises to approximately 15%. This includes income tax and social contributions.