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The Cost Of Fun In Ireland

SurveyCompare The Cost of Fun in Ireland Income Statistics Average weekly earnings (before tax): €695.78, But the REALITY is many people are struggling by on a lot less: of the population is now considered to be living in deprivation This means they can't afford at least 2 items which are generally considered necessary in society. The most common types of DEPRIVATION IN IRELAND: 21.7% Not having the money to replace worn out furniture 21.1% Unable to afford a morning/afternoon/ evening out 14.8% Unable to have family or friends over for a meal or a drink 12.2% Unable to afford in the Tast year The Cost of Fun Average Price of Guinness in Ireland 1990 2000 2013 €2.88 €4.38 Alcohol prices are 62% higher than the European average Cinema Trip: Average price of a small Average Adult Ticket Price: popcorn: €4.19 To Buy 50C To Produce €9.00 That's a mark-up of over 800%! Sport: Gym Membership/ €45 Fitness Club (monthly) Tennis Court Rental €15 (1 hour on weekend) Eating Out: €13 Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant Three-course Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant €50 Ireland is the 5th most expensive country in Europe to buy food Is the Cost of Living Making us Unhappy? Ireland is the 15th happiest industrialised country in the world (out of 36) Ireland ranks in 2nd place in the community category (behind Iceland with the UK in third). However Ireland ranks nearer the bottom in the income and jobs categories. Top Five Ways To Have Fun On A Budget F. Host A Games Night U, Great friends, good snacks and a spot of Scrabble. What's not to love? N. Museums & Galleries A lot of museums are free, and you'll learn something too. Get Outdoors Visit Ireland's National Parks, or just explore your local area. Traditional Music Sessions in Local Pubs You'll have to buy drinks, but entry is usually free. Free Local Events Keep an eye on local libraries, coffee shops and universities for free readings, lectures, poetry recitals and film screenings. Sources: http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org http://www.pintprice.com http://www.thejournal.ie/cinema-ireland-popcorn-cost-night-out-881898-Apr2013/ http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ http://www.thejournal.ie/average-disposable-income-silc-ireland-793882-Feb2013/ http://www.cso.ie/ http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/

The Cost Of Fun In Ireland

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This infographic looks at how much it costs to have fun in Ireland. It also includes data relating to the average income of someone in Ireland and the countries overall happiness using statistics from...

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