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

Castlebar travel budget

Castlebar: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Castlebar

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

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

Cost of living in Castlebar compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Castlebar in 2025 is 14% 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 Castlebar in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Castlebar by expense type

Restaurant budget in Castlebar

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 47)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 50/person
($ 35 to $ 88)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 6.7 for 500ml
($ 5.8 to $ 9.3)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Cappuccino

$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5.8)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 2 to $ 4.1)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Castlebar

1-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 126 to $ 399)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 218/night
($ 144 to $ 359)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 124 to $ 380)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 135 to $ 357)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 204/night
($ 110 to $ 670)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 199/month
($ 126 to $ 399)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 365/month
($ 220 to $ 677)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 205/month
($ 136 to $ 352)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 169/month
($ 118 to $ 313)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 242/month
($ 175 to $ 320)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Castlebar

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.4

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.8)

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

Chicken

$ 4.6/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 16)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 8.7)

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

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.1
($ 0.9 to $ 3.8)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Castlebar

Bus ticket

$ 3.4/ticket
( $ 3.4)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.4
($ 4.4 to $ 9.3)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Castlebar

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 35/hr
( $ 35)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Castlebar

Cigarettes

$ 18/pack
($ 13 to $ 24)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1

Levi's jeans

$ 112
($ 70 to $ 128)

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109% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 35 to $ 70)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 95
(fair price: $ 83)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 706
(fair price: $ 651)

New York City → Dublin

$ 633
(fair price: $ 496)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1404
(fair price: $ 1234)