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 2024

On average, the cost of living in Athlone in 2024 is 8% less 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Athlone by expense type

Restaurant budget in Athlone

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 11 to $ 38)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 33/person
($ 27 to $ 54)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 9.1/person
($ 8.6 to $ 12)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 8.6)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 6.4)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Athlone

1-star hotel

$ 182/night
($ 91 to $ 586)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 182/night
($ 89 to $ 575)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 194/night
($ 108 to $ 385)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 178/night
($ 121 to $ 267)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 180/night
($ 100 to $ 404)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 481

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 187/month
($ 91 to $ 612)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Room with kitchen

$ 173/month
($ 109 to $ 391)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 175/month
($ 123 to $ 264)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

Cottage or guest house

$ 162/month
($ 109 to $ 279)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 250/month
($ 165 to $ 384)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Athlone

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 5.8)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9.4/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 17)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.4)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 7.5)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Athlone

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 1.7)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

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

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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94% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.3
($ 4.3 to $ 5.9)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 62/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 96)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Athlone

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 22/hr
( $ 22)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Athlone

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 14 to $ 20)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 63
($ 22 to $ 140)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 27 to $ 75)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 645
(fair price: $ 519)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 875
(fair price: $ 727)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 755
(fair price: $ 622)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 624
(fair price: $ 515)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1289)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1516
(fair price: $ 1315)