Living costs question
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Hi everyone
On an income of €80k/year, take home salary is €4,100 per month. A mortgage of €320/350k is around €1,500 per month. That leaves a disposable income of €2,600.
My question is, if I wanted to save €1,300, would the remaining €1,300 be enough to pay bills for two adults and some dogs every month, including private health insurance?
Thanks!
On an income of €80k/year, take home salary is €4,100 per month. A mortgage of €320/350k is around €1,500 per month. That leaves a disposable income of €2,600.
My question is, if I wanted to save €1,300, would the remaining €1,300 be enough to pay bills for two adults and some dogs every month, including private health insurance?
Thanks!

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It really depends on your lifestyle and where you are living but I should imagine it shouldn't be too difficult.
This is a helpful site to do cost of living comparisons.
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp
This is a helpful site to do cost of living comparisons.
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp

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It really depends on your lifestyle and where you are living but I should imagine it shouldn't be too difficult.
This is a helpful site to do cost of living comparisons.
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp
This is a helpful site to do cost of living comparisons.
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/comparison.jsp

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What are your circumstances, single person, kids? I ask csuse this can mske a big difference. I would ssy that it is do able but you would need to be very disciplined. The cost of living here is high. Average food bill a wk for small family at tesco 200euro, heating oil in winter months for a 4 bed detached house 250. 100per mth in electric. It all adds up, if you have to save that amount per month i would consider a lower mortage if possible.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!

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Sorry just seen its for two adults and dogs. Probably more achieveable without kids.

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Vets do seem to be cheaper over here, but food for them(we use burns) about 15 euro more expensive for a 15kg bag. We pay around 2000 a yr for health insurance 2adults and a toddler and this does not cover gp care or prescriptions.

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Hi everyone
On an income of €80k/year, take home salary is €4,100 per month. A mortgage of €320/350k is around €1,500 per month. That leaves a disposable income of €2,600.
My question is, if I wanted to save €1,300, would the remaining €1,300 be enough to pay bills for two adults and some dogs every month, including private health insurance?
Thanks!
On an income of €80k/year, take home salary is €4,100 per month. A mortgage of €320/350k is around €1,500 per month. That leaves a disposable income of €2,600.
My question is, if I wanted to save €1,300, would the remaining €1,300 be enough to pay bills for two adults and some dogs every month, including private health insurance?
Thanks!
