Travel budget and cost of living in Ireland how much does a trip cost?
Are you planning to go to Ireland and need to budget for your trip? On this page you can see sample prices. This enables you to get to grips with actual prices and the cost of living in Ireland. Then, why not use our free tool to calculate your Ireland travel budget.
Travel budget in Ireland
Ireland: calculate your travel budget
Ireland: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Ireland for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 101 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 8.7 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2109* (1946 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 188 for 2 ppl.
- $ 45 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 14 per person
Total budget:
$ 4789* (4410 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 194 for 2 ppl.
- $ 81 per person
- $ 38 per person
- $ 27 per person
Total budget:
$ 6762* (6216 €)
* 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 2024
Cost of living: Ireland VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Ireland in 2024 is 6% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 |
---|---|---|
Greystones | 19% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Greystones |
Tullamore | 16% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Tullamore |
Naas | 14% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Naas |
Bray | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Bray |
Cork | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cork |
Westport | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Westport |
Dublin | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Dublin |
Galway | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Galway |
Local prices in Ireland by expense type
Ireland: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 14 to $ 39)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 31 to $ 66)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 9 to $ 12)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.9 to $ 7.9)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.9 to $ 6.5)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Ireland: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 64 to $ 494)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 114 to $ 448)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 109 to $ 383)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 125 to $ 392)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 173 to $ 542)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 79 to $ 441)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 131 to $ 477)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 131 to $ 424)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 114 to $ 391)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 165 to $ 511)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Ireland: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.4 to $ 5.2)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 14)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.4)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 6.5)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Ireland: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)
20% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)
102% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.1 to $ 7.6)
46% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 26 to $ 156)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Ireland: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 17)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 33)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Ireland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 17 to $ 22)
75% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 44 to $ 131)
71% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 66)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![New York City → Dublin](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dublin_756.jpg)
(fair price: $ 546)
![Sydney → Dublin](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dublin_756.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1292)
![Los Angeles → Dublin](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dublin_756.jpg)
(fair price: $ 732)
![Toronto → Dublin](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dublin_756.jpg)
(fair price: $ 537)
![Chicago → Dublin](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dublin_756.jpg)
(fair price: $ 666)
![Melbourne → Dublin](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/dublin_756.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1300)
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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Ireland updated on 23-07-2024.
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