Donegal travel budget

Donegal: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Donegal

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1760* (1498 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 173 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4666* (3976 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 193 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 76 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 6432* (5474 €)

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



Cost of living in Donegal compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Donegal in 2025 is 6% 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 Donegal in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Donegal by expense type

Restaurant budget in Donegal

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Donegal is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 15 to $ 42)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 42/person
($ 30 to $ 71)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 8.2 to $ 13)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.9 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 8.2)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 7.1)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 5.9)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.8 to $ 2.6)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Donegal

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Donegal is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 49/night
($ 49 to $ 386)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 176/night
($ 119 to $ 313)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 170/night
($ 122 to $ 251)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 216/night
($ 135 to $ 364)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 297/night
($ 256 to $ 393)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 66/month
($ 58 to $ 72)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 199/month
($ 149 to $ 298)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 215/month
($ 137 to $ 385)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 183/month
($ 111 to $ 352)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 247/month
($ 171 to $ 392)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Donegal

On average, the price of supermarket food in Donegal is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 8.2)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 16)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.8)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.8)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Donegal

On average, the price of transport in Donegal is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 5.9/ticket
( $ 5.9)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.9
($ 4.5 to $ 9.4)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 68/24hrs
($ 38 to $ 138)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Donegal

On average, budget for leisure activities in Donegal is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 5.9 to $ 18)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
( $ 24)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Donegal

On average, shopping budget in Donegal is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 18 to $ 24)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 62
($ 24 to $ 142)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 30 to $ 48)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin
London → Dublin
London → Dublin
$ 90
(fair price: $ 76)
Manchester → Dublin
Manchester → Dublin
Manchester → Dublin
$ 91
(fair price: $ 76)
New York City → Dublin
New York City → Dublin
New York City → Dublin
$ 697
(fair price: $ 557)
Edinburgh → Dublin
Edinburgh → Dublin
Edinburgh → Dublin
$ 92
(fair price: $ 80)
Sydney → Dublin
Sydney → Dublin
Sydney → Dublin
$ 1476
(fair price: $ 1289)
Toronto → Dublin
Toronto → Dublin
Toronto → Dublin
$ 632
(fair price: $ 543)



About this information on the cost of living in Donegal

The information about the cost of living in Donegal shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Donegal was updated on 28-04-2025.

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