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:

$ 116 for 2 ppl.
$ 18 per person
$ 11 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2403* (2016 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 145 for 2 ppl.
$ 47 per person
$ 20 per person
$ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 4271* (3584 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 167 for 2 ppl.
$ 85 per person
$ 35 per person
$ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 6461* (5418 €)

* 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 2023

Cost of living: Ireland VS United States

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On average, the cost of living in Ireland in 2023 is 9% 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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Food Transport

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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
Greystones	23% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Greystones
Dublin	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Dublin
Bray	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Bray
Naas	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Naas
Arklow	8% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Arklow
Drogheda	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Drogheda
Dingle	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Dingle
Cork	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Cork
Donegal	1% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Donegal
Waterford	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Waterford
Wicklow	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Wicklow
Longford	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Longford
Tullamore	1% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tullamore
Dundalk	3% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Dundalk
Galway	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Galway
Portlaoise	4% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Portlaoise
Killarney	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Killarney
Malahide	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Malahide
Wexford	7% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Wexford
Cavan	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cavan
Navan	8% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Navan
Letterkenny	9% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Letterkenny
Castlebar	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Castlebar
Monaghan	10% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Monaghan
Tralee	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tralee
Athlone	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Athlone
Limerick	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Limerick
Enniscorthy	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Enniscorthy
Carlow	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Carlow
Westport	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Westport
Roscommon	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Roscommon
Mallow	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Mallow
Kilkenny	14% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Kilkenny
Sligo	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Sligo
Ennis	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ennis
Shannon	18% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Shannon

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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 essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 19

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 36 to $ 66)

22% more than in the United States (USA)

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

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 9.6 to $ 12)

3% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Local beer

$ 6.6 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 8.2)

19% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 6.6)

1% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 5.7)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

7% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Ireland: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ireland costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).

1-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 159 to $ 162)

28% more than in the United States (USA)

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

2-star hotel

$ 141/night
($ 113 to $ 187)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 146

3-star hotel

$ 149/night
($ 113 to $ 217)

28% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

4-star hotel

$ 185/night
($ 140 to $ 268)

39% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 365/night
($ 292 to $ 461)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 653

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 125/month
($ 107 to $ 150)

4% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 262/month
($ 190 to $ 370)

33% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 199/month
($ 146 to $ 303)

7% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 153/month
($ 109 to $ 235)

38% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 257/month
($ 188 to $ 392)

35% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Ireland: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ireland costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

25% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5)

17% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 10.4/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 15)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

20% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Ireland: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Ireland is 22% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 2.7/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 4.5)

0% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

3% less than in the United States (USA)

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

Petrol

$ 2.3/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.5)

103% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5
($ 4.5 to $ 7.2)

30% more than in the United States (USA)

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

Car hire

$ 30/24hrs
($ 6 to $ 120)

21% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Ireland: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ireland is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 11 to $ 18)

9% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 23/hr
($ 12 to $ 30)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Ireland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Ireland is 54% more expensive than in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 18/pack
($ 17 to $ 22)

81% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 93
($ 41 to $ 132)

78% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 24 to $ 72)

5% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Dublin

$ 60
(fair price: $ 53)

London → Dublin

$ 48
(fair price: $ 42)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 59
(fair price: $ 49)

New York City → Dublin

$ 596
(fair price: $ 492)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 794
(fair price: $ 666)

Toronto (Ontario) → Dublin

$ 574
(fair price: $ 495)

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 05-02-2023.

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 2023

Cost of living: Ireland VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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: Leisure activity budget

Ireland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Ireland

Low budget
(backpacker)

Average budget
(traveller)

High budget
(tourist)