A charity policy coordinator on €36K living in Dublin
A charity policy coordinator living in Dublin shares a detailed breakdown of their weekly finances on a €36,000 salary. The account highlights the challenges of managing rent, student loans, and personal savings in a high-cost city.
Why it matters
This personal narrative provides insight into the cost-of-living crisis and financial management strategies for young professionals in Ireland.
WELCOME TO HOW I Spend My Money, a series on The Journal that looks at how people in Ireland really handle their finances.
Are you a spender, a saver or a splurger? We’re asking readers to keep a record of how much they earn, what they save if anything, and what they’re spending their money on over the course of one week. If you’re interested, send a mail to money@thejournal.ie. We would love to hear from you.
Each money diary is submitted by readers just like you. When reading and commenting, bear in mind that their situation will not be relatable for everyone, it is simply an account of a week in their shoes, so let’s be kind.
Last time around, we heard from a junior doctor on €44K living in Co Cork. This week, a charity policy coordinator on €36K living in Dublin.
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