Travel budget and cost of living in Shannon (Ireland) how much does a trip cost?

Shannon travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Shannon

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Shannon for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Shannon compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Shannon in 2024 is 7% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Shannon in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Shannon by expense type

Restaurant budget in Shannon

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 44)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 27 to $ 76)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 9.1 to $ 13)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 7.9)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 7.5)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.3)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Shannon

1-star hotel

$ 186/night
($ 101 to $ 470)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 211/night
($ 110 to $ 562)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158

3-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 108 to $ 332)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

4-star hotel

$ 195/night
($ 121 to $ 354)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 201/night
($ 162 to $ 318)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 181/month
($ 103 to $ 468)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 197/month
($ 119 to $ 437)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 199/month
($ 122 to $ 355)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213

Cottage or guest house

$ 162/month
($ 114 to $ 291)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 244/month
($ 145 to $ 404)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Shannon

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 13)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 6.5)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Shannon

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 5.4)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.4
($ 4.1 to $ 7.4)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 58/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 167)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Shannon

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 16)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 6.5/hr
( $ 6.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Shannon

Cigarettes

$ 18/pack
($ 17 to $ 19)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 59
($ 22 to $ 130)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 22 to $ 65)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 663
(fair price: $ 531)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 889
(fair price: $ 731)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1490
(fair price: $ 1286)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 630
(fair price: $ 524)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 769
(fair price: $ 634)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1509
(fair price: $ 1312)