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

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Travel budget in Ireland

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Ireland: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 85 for 2 ppl.
$ 16 per person
$ 13 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1982* (1666 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 116 for 2 ppl.
$ 42 per person
$ 21 per person
$ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3694* (3094 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 141 for 2 ppl.
$ 71 per person
$ 34 per person
$ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 5599* (4690 €)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Ireland in 2021

Cost of living: Ireland VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Ireland in 2021 is 21% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Restaurant Hotel

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Cost of living in Ireland by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Ireland compared to the national average.

Cities	/Ireland	View Details
Castlebar	16% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Castlebar
Dublin	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Dublin
Naas	8% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Naas
Wicklow	4% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Wicklow
Cork	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Cork
Bray	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Bray
Navan	2% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Navan
Galway	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Galway
Cavan	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cavan
Dingle	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dingle
Drogheda	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Drogheda
Limerick	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Limerick
Kilkenny	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kilkenny
Killarney	2% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Killarney
Portlaoise	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Portlaoise
Donegal	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Donegal
Tullamore	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tullamore
Malahide	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Malahide
Athlone	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Athlone
Westport	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Westport
Dundalk	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dundalk
Longford	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Longford
Mallow	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Mallow
Enniscorthy	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Enniscorthy
Roscommon	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Roscommon
Ennis	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ennis
Tralee	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tralee
Waterford	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Waterford
Sligo	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sligo
Monaghan	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Monaghan
Shannon	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Shannon
Carlow	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Carlow
Greystones	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Greystones
Letterkenny	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Letterkenny

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Local prices in Ireland by expense type

Ireland: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ireland is 16% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 12 to $ 32)

22% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 36/person
($ 28 to $ 60)

25% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 9.6/person
($ 9.3 to $ 11)

22% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 6 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 7.2)

22% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

15% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 4.8)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

16% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Ireland: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ireland costs 8% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 161 to $ 161)

48% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 110/night
($ 93 to $ 138)

12% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 97 to $ 155)

32% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 131 to $ 201)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 274/night
($ 225 to $ 324)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 93/month
($ 77 to $ 116)

24% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 220/month
($ 147 to $ 322)

31% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 161/month
($ 132 to $ 201)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 122/month
($ 100 to $ 155)

45% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 243/month
($ 182 to $ 329)

40% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Ireland: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ireland costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

46% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4.8)

48% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 10.2/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 24)

6% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Chicken

$ 9.9/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 14)

12% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

41% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6)

31% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.4)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

26% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1.1/salad
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

31% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

8% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 12/kg
($ 6 to $ 18)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Ireland: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Ireland is 58% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 4.3)

46% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 132/month
($ 79 to $ 216)

93% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

155% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.8
($ 4.5 to $ 7.2)

50% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 41/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 103)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Ireland: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Ireland is 21% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 176/month
($ 114 to $ 299)

9% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.4/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

146% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 60/month
($ 48 to $ 72)

9% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 1379/month
($ 956 to $ 2151)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1326

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1160/month
($ 777 to $ 1793)

9% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 2325/month
($ 1434 to $ 4183)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2127

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1870/month
($ 1195 to $ 2988)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1701

Gym

$ 53/month
($ 33 to $ 84)

39% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 1079/month
($ 737 to $ 1434)

17% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 10668/yr
($ 6931 to $ 27483)

31% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15587

Ireland: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ireland is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 10.2 to $ 17)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 22/hr
($ 12 to $ 30)

33% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Ireland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Ireland is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 17/pack
($ 15 to $ 18)

105% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 90
($ 48 to $ 120)

102% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 24 to $ 61)

16% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 96
($ 60 to $ 132)

27% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 103
($ 60 to $ 156)

9% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 58
(fair price: $ 51)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 72
(fair price: $ 55)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 731
(fair price: $ 612)

New York City → Dublin

$ 594
(fair price: $ 469)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 79
(fair price: $ 55)

Toronto (Ontario) → Dublin

$ 568
(fair price: $ 490)

London → Cork

$ 91
(fair price: $ 67)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 680
(fair price: $ 584)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1222
(fair price: $ 1015)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1266
(fair price: $ 1071)

Perth → Dublin

$ 1258
(fair price: $ 1033)

Auckland → Dublin

$ 1462
(fair price: $ 1143)

Manchester → Cork

$ 161
(fair price: $ 139)

Edinburgh → Cork

$ 175
(fair price: $ 143)

New York City → Cork

$ 709
(fair price: $ 576)

Dublin → Cork

$ 176
(fair price: $ 134)

Sydney → Cork

$ 1526
(fair price: $ 1280)

Toronto (Ontario) → Cork

$ 802
(fair price: $ 690)

Melbourne → Cork

$ 1495
(fair price: $ 1301)

Perth → Cork

$ 1341
(fair price: $ 1180)

Los Angeles → Cork

$ 843
(fair price: $ 697)

Auckland → Cork

$ 1738
(fair price: $ 1453)

Montreal → Cork

$ 899
(fair price: $ 762)

About the information on the cost of living in Ireland

The information about the cost of living in Ireland shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Ireland updated on 20-02-2021.

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

Travel budget in Ireland

Ireland: calculate your travel budget

Ireland: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Ireland in 2021

Cost of living: Ireland VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Ireland by city

Local prices in Ireland by expense type

Ireland: Restaurant budget

Ireland: Hotel and accommodation budget

Ireland: Supermarket food budget

Ireland: Public and private transport budget

Ireland: Budget for living and housing

Ireland: Leisure activity budget

Ireland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Ireland

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