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The wife and I are looking to move West (Galway) and keep being told to expect lower salaries then what we’re on in Dublin. (Recently some one we know had to take a €20k drop when moving west!)
We’ve been told that the cost of living is (much) lower then Dublin so this will compensate for a lower pay check. And apparently the difference is 10% cheaper down west?
Now, we are in Galway at least 2-3 times every quarter to see family and I do not see any immediate cost savings – maybe a few cents off a pint or so?
Additionally I would think that the Utility bills would be the same or higher then Dublin – (e.g. ESB charges a rural clients €5 more in standing charges! Gas would be more expensive too as we wont be on mains)
We own our house in Dublin (~€1300pm – 3 bed semi) and have no kids so child care in not a cost for us at the moment.
I know insurance will be cheaper but this alone can’t make up the difference.
Has anyone move from Dublin to Galway or vice versa and can help us understand what to expect? I need to understand what I will be looking at when it comes to negotiating a salary.
Thanks in advance!
We’ve been told that the cost of living is (much) lower then Dublin so this will compensate for a lower pay check. And apparently the difference is 10% cheaper down west?
Now, we are in Galway at least 2-3 times every quarter to see family and I do not see any immediate cost savings – maybe a few cents off a pint or so?
Additionally I would think that the Utility bills would be the same or higher then Dublin – (e.g. ESB charges a rural clients €5 more in standing charges! Gas would be more expensive too as we wont be on mains)
We own our house in Dublin (~€1300pm – 3 bed semi) and have no kids so child care in not a cost for us at the moment.
I know insurance will be cheaper but this alone can’t make up the difference.
Has anyone move from Dublin to Galway or vice versa and can help us understand what to expect? I need to understand what I will be looking at when it comes to negotiating a salary.
Thanks in advance!