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Drogheda travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Drogheda

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

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

Cost of living in Drogheda compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Drogheda in 2026 is 37% 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 Drogheda in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Drogheda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Drogheda

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 15 to $ 36)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 48/person
($ 30 to $ 72)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 6.6 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 8.5)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.7 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 7.1)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 3 to $ 5.9)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.1)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Drogheda

1-star hotel

$ 233/night
($ 117 to $ 585)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 179/night
($ 139 to $ 309)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 219/night
($ 129 to $ 508)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 221/night
($ 136 to $ 385)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 236/night
($ 115 to $ 630)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 244/month
($ 115 to $ 663)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 272/month
($ 156 to $ 504)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 242/month
($ 165 to $ 383)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 213/month
($ 146 to $ 362)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 325/month
($ 202 to $ 593)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Drogheda

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 4.6)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 6.6)

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

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 7.7 to $ 22)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 5.3/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 9.5)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Drogheda

Bus ticket

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

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

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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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)

$ 5.5
($ 4.7 to $ 9.5)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Drogheda

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 12 to $ 18)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 72/hr
($ 72 to $ 72)

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211% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Drogheda

Cigarettes

$ 22/pack
($ 19 to $ 24)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 106
($ 48 to $ 143)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 53
($ 36 to $ 93)

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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)