The cost of living during university can come as a big shock for students. Fees vary from course to course, you can find information on how much your fees are on the fees webpage.

It's important to manage your resources well, no matter how scarce they are! While there may be a temptation to substitute a food budget for a “social” budget, you will quickly realise that finding a way of balancing your spending to ensure a healthy, happy and suitably social life during the academic year will be incredibly important.

 Learning to make a budget of weekly spending and sticking to it may seem tedious, but you will quickly get the hang of it, and will find that you will be managing your money much more efficiently and effectively in no time.  

Everyday Items Typical Costs *
Litre of milk €1.30
Can of Coke €1.90
Cappuccino €3.60
Loaf of fresh bread €2.21
Rice (1kg) €1.94
12 Eggs €3.47
Chicken fillets (1kg) €8.33
Hot lunch on campus (An Bhialann): from  €10
Meal in a mid-range restaurant €70 (for two)
Meal in an inexpensive restaurant €16
City bus ticket (one way) €1.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


*Costs will vary. Valid as of January 2025. Please check Numbeo below for up to date information.

Additional Costs

Classroom Supplies  Purchase from the SU Shop - costs vary
Lab  Coat - available to purchase at the SU Shop (see link above) €25
Medical Coat €20
Goggles €4-€6
Books  Costs vary - purchase from University Book Shop
Field Trips (check course details to see if applicable) Costs vary depending on course / location

 

Cost of Living in Galway

Checkout Numbeo for up to date monthly cost of living in Galway

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Money Management

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