An IT consultant on €76.5K living in the southeast of the country
An IT consultant living in rural Ireland shares a detailed account of their weekly finances and lifestyle. The diary highlights the balance between a high-earning career in Dublin and a quiet, sustainable life in the countryside.
Why it matters
Provides insight into the cost of living and lifestyle choices of middle-to-high income earners in Ireland's current economic climate.
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 an administrative officer on €55K living in Dublin. This week, an IT consultant on €76.5K living in the southeast of the country.
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