ATCO94 et al
There is a wealth of info within this thread about all you need to know
Ballpark figures!
Net income is about 70% of gross income. The OT scheme only guarantees 4K per annum.If you are called its double time for the hours worked. There are 12 Bank Holidays in Ireland. On average you hit 8 of them @ 3x pay or 2x pay + day in lieu - your choice. the ones you miss are extra days pay or day off in lieu.
Health Insurance nuclear family is 2k
Phone/2Mb Internet €720
Electricity €1500
Rent - regional differences - see above threads
Schools - Free - books uniforms etc = 1 x arm + 1 x leg
VAT (sales tax) is 21% - a real bastard!
Interest rates - as per ECB 4.5%
Average Industrial wage €35-40K
Pint of Beer €5
20 Cigarettes €8
Big Mac meal €8
3 Course meal for 2 + wine €100
10Km cab ride €10-15
Petrol €1.25 ish Diesel €1.35 ish
What else do ya need?