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

Arklow travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Arklow

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

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

Cost of living in Arklow compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Arklow in 2026 is 17% higher 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 Arklow in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Arklow by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arklow

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 15 to $ 36)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 36/person
($ 30 to $ 72)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.1 for 500ml
($ 3.3 to $ 9.6)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 7.1)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 5.9)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 8.3)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 8.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arklow

1-star hotel

$ 228/night
($ 98 to $ 743)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 298/night
($ 189 to $ 449)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 168/night
($ 125 to $ 246)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 175 to $ 305)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 230/night
($ 150 to $ 626)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 260/month
($ 98 to $ 879)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 387/month
($ 177 to $ 686)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 201/month
($ 174 to $ 244)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 238/month
($ 121 to $ 463)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 272/month
($ 184 to $ 440)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Arklow

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.3/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 7.1/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 19)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.7)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.6/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 9.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.6)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Arklow

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.7 to $ 2.4)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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140% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.5
($ 4.7 to $ 5.9)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Arklow

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 18)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arklow

Cigarettes

$ 18/pack
($ 18 to $ 24)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 106
($ 60 to $ 143)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 36 to $ 83)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 92
(fair price: $ 80)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 94
(fair price: $ 80)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 715
(fair price: $ 656)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 98
(fair price: $ 86)

New York City → Dublin

$ 619
(fair price: $ 487)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1403
(fair price: $ 1232)