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

Athlone travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Athlone

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

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

Cost of living in Athlone compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Athlone in 2026 is 16% 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 Athlone in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Athlone by expense type

Restaurant budget in Athlone

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 48)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 30 to $ 72)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.2 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 14)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

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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 to $ 6.6)

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

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

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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 Athlone

1-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 102 to $ 654)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 160/night
($ 120 to $ 274)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

3-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 126 to $ 353)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 211/night
($ 143 to $ 322)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 355

5-star hotel

$ 201/night
($ 112 to $ 451)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 595

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 208/month
($ 102 to $ 682)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 197/month
($ 137 to $ 391)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 271

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 203/month
($ 143 to $ 310)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Cottage or guest house

$ 165/month
($ 128 to $ 245)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Family room

$ 303/month
($ 200 to $ 471)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Athlone

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 9.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 7.8 to $ 20)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 9.6)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.2)

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

Water bottle

$ 2
($ 0.8 to $ 4.2)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Athlone

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

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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138% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.5
($ 4.8 to $ 6)

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

Car hire

$ 63/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 84)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 84

Leisure activity budget in Athlone

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)

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

Tennis

$ 39/hr
($ 18 to $ 58)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Athlone

Cigarettes

$ 22/pack
($ 18 to $ 30)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 107
($ 60 to $ 144)

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

Summer dress

$ 45
($ 36 to $ 84)

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1% 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

$ 95
(fair price: $ 80)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 720
(fair price: $ 661)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 98
(fair price: $ 86)

New York City → Dublin

$ 624
(fair price: $ 490)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1413
(fair price: $ 1241)