Travel budget and cost of living in Ireland how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 107 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 9.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 2296* (1960 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 202 for 2 ppl.
- $ 51 per person
- $ 22 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 5238* (4466 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 212 for 2 ppl.
- $ 89 per person
- $ 43 per person
- $ 29 per person
Total budget:
$ 7427* (6328 €)
* 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 2025
Cost of living: Ireland VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Ireland in 2025 is 7% 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:
Local prices in Ireland by expense type
Ireland: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ireland is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 15 to $ 36)
($ 15 to $ 36)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 33 to $ 71)
($ 33 to $ 71)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)
($ 11 to $ 15)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 8.8)
($ 5.3 to $ 8.8)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 7)
($ 2.1 to $ 7)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 5.9)
($ 3.3 to $ 5.9)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2 to $ 3.5)
($ 2 to $ 3.5)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Ireland: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ireland costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 71 to $ 496)
($ 71 to $ 496)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1772-star hotel
$ 204/night
($ 130 to $ 448)
($ 130 to $ 448)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1683-star hotel
$ 200/night
($ 119 to $ 445)
($ 119 to $ 445)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2484-star hotel
$ 224/night
($ 137 to $ 422)
($ 137 to $ 422)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3495-star hotel
$ 319/night
($ 206 to $ 595)
($ 206 to $ 595)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 166/month
($ 85 to $ 462)
($ 85 to $ 462)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179Room with kitchen
$ 251/month
($ 152 to $ 523)
($ 152 to $ 523)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266Hotel with swimming pool
$ 235/month
($ 145 to $ 464)
($ 145 to $ 464)
5% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226Cottage or guest house
$ 192/month
($ 126 to $ 369)
($ 126 to $ 369)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Family room
$ 294/month
($ 177 to $ 609)
($ 177 to $ 609)
34% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220Ireland: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Ireland costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)
37% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 4.5/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 7)
($ 2.3 to $ 7)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.9)
($ 2.7 to $ 5.9)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 15)
($ 5.9 to $ 15)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 8.2)
($ 1.8 to $ 8.2)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Water bottle
$ 2
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Ireland: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Ireland is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 4.1)
($ 2.2 to $ 4.1)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Taxi (per km)
$ 2.3/km
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)
25% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.2)
($ 2 to $ 2.2)
98% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.9
($ 4.7 to $ 9.4)
($ 4.7 to $ 9.4)
46% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Car hire
$ 62/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 177)
($ 26 to $ 177)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82Ireland: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Ireland costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)
($ 12 to $ 18)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 12 to $ 36)
($ 12 to $ 36)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24Ireland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Ireland is 48% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 20/pack
($ 18 to $ 24)
($ 18 to $ 24)
77% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 97
($ 47 to $ 141)
($ 47 to $ 141)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 47
($ 24 to $ 77)
($ 24 to $ 77)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47Plane ticket budget
London → Dublin
$ 90
(fair price: $ 76)
(fair price: $ 76)
Manchester → Dublin
$ 91
(fair price: $ 76)
(fair price: $ 76)
New York City → Dublin
$ 696
(fair price: $ 556)
(fair price: $ 556)
Edinburgh → Dublin
$ 92
(fair price: $ 80)
(fair price: $ 80)
Sydney → Dublin
$ 1475
(fair price: $ 1288)
(fair price: $ 1288)
Toronto → Dublin
$ 631
(fair price: $ 542)
(fair price: $ 542)
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 28-04-2025.