A receptionist on €30K living in Dublin and planning to move to Australia
A 27-year-old receptionist in Dublin shares her weekly financial habits as part of a series on personal budgeting. She details her efforts to save for a move to Australia while living at home and managing daily expenses.
Why it matters
Provides insight into the cost-of-living challenges faced by young professionals in high-rent cities like Dublin.
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 financial administrator in the west of the country. This week, a receptionist on €30k saving to move to Australia.
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