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

Carlow travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Carlow

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

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

Cost of living in Carlow compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Carlow in 2026 is 21% 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 Carlow in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Carlow by expense type

Restaurant budget in Carlow

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

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

3 course dinner

$ 54/person
($ 42 to $ 92)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 18)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.6 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 8.5)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 4.3 for 330ml
($ 3.6 to $ 7.1)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.6/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 6.5)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.7/can
($ 1.7 to $ 4.7)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Carlow

1-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 79 to $ 390)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 220/night
($ 124 to $ 426)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 110 to $ 297)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 219/night
($ 133 to $ 355)

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

5-star hotel

$ 239/night
($ 163 to $ 329)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 78/month
($ 78 to $ 78)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 341/month
($ 127 to $ 703)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 213/month
($ 132 to $ 335)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 175/month
($ 130 to $ 247)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 312/month
($ 189 to $ 673)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Carlow

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.9/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 7.1)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 5.8)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 24)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.9)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 1.3 to $ 3.1)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Carlow

Bus ticket

$ 1.3/ticket
( $ 1.3)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.4
($ 2.4 to $ 11)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Carlow

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 14 to $ 19)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 60/hr
( $ 60)

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159% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Carlow

Cigarettes

$ 21/pack
($ 18 to $ 23)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 89
($ 24 to $ 125)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 18 to $ 78)

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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)