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Carlow named the fourth most expensive student town in Ireland
Carlow has been named the fourth most expensive town in Ireland for college students according to a new study.
The new data by Switcher.ie, has revealed a breakdown of how much it costs for a student to go to college in Carlow.
Accommodation on average costs Carlow students €657 a month with an extra €87 for utilities.
For a month of groceries, a typical student would spend around €237 a month and a further €143 on transport costs.
The monthly average cost of entertainment for a student in Carlow comes to €351 as well as €62 if they want a monthly gym membership.
This brings total monthly costs for a student in Carlow to €1,533 a month.
Add on college tuition fees and a student is facing a grand total average of €16,797 a year.
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