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

Donegal travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Donegal

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

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

Cost of living in Donegal compared to Ireland in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Donegal in 2020 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 Donegal in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Donegal by expense type

Restaurant budget in Donegal

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 10.2 to $ 30)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 34/person
($ 23 to $ 42)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 9.6/person
($ 6 to $ 12)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 5.5 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 6.3)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Donegal

2-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 70 to $ 96)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 126/night
($ 97 to $ 161)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 224/night
($ 188 to $ 259)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 269/night
($ 269 to $ 269)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 66/month
($ 55 to $ 77)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 292/month
($ 145 to $ 451)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 190/month
($ 156 to $ 244)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 114/month
($ 89 to $ 152)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 302/month
($ 210 to $ 458)

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73% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Donegal

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 2.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.4)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 4.3)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 8.4/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 12)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 9/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 12)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 1.2/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 10.2/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 15)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Donegal

Bus ticket

$ 7.8/ticket
($ 6 to $ 9.6)

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243% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 112/month
($ 102 to $ 120)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

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138% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.3
($ 3.6 to $ 7.2)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 29/24hrs
($ 4.8 to $ 133)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Donegal

Electricity, water...

$ 163/month
($ 102 to $ 239)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.5/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

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209% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 60/month
($ 42 to $ 72)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 594/month
($ 544 to $ 658)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1367

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 475/month
($ 407 to $ 538)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1095

Flat (centre)

$ 768/month
($ 717 to $ 897)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2195

Flat (suburbs)

$ 705/month
($ 622 to $ 777)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1739

Gym

$ 40/month
($ 8.4 to $ 60)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 837/month
($ 239 to $ 1016)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 953

Private primary school

$ 8365/yr
($ 4063 to $ 8365)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16399

Leisure activity budget in Donegal

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 15)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 18/hr
($ 12 to $ 24)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Donegal

Cigarettes

$ 17/pack
($ 14 to $ 18)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 87
($ 30 to $ 114)

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88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 45
($ 18 to $ 54)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 95
($ 48 to $ 120)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 108
($ 36 to $ 168)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 764
(fair price: $ 646)

Toronto (Ontario) → Dublin

$ 593
(fair price: $ 513)

New York City → Dublin

$ 621
(fair price: $ 475)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 703
(fair price: $ 605)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1188
(fair price: $ 1010)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1231
(fair price: $ 1059)

Perth → Dublin

$ 1237
(fair price: $ 1022)

Auckland → Dublin

$ 1433
(fair price: $ 1139)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 109
(fair price: $ 78)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 112
(fair price: $ 78)

London → Dublin

$ 93
(fair price: $ 70)

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