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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 2024

On average, the cost of living in Drogheda in 2024 is 11% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Drogheda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Drogheda

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 32)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 43/person
($ 32 to $ 54)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 8.5 to $ 12)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 8.5)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6.4)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Drogheda

1-star hotel

$ 210/night
($ 105 to $ 526)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 178/night
($ 106 to $ 409)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 188/night
($ 119 to $ 374)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 118 to $ 358)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 213/night
($ 104 to $ 567)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 501

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 179/month
($ 104 to $ 419)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 229/month
($ 141 to $ 397)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 219/month
($ 149 to $ 348)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 183/month
($ 126 to $ 317)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 282/month
($ 199 to $ 437)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Drogheda

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.6)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 6)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 16)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.4)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 8)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Drogheda

Bus ticket

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 4.3)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 1.9)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.1
($ 2.7 to $ 5.9)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Drogheda

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 32/hr
( $ 32)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Drogheda

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
($ 16 to $ 20)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 90
($ 43 to $ 139)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 45
($ 11 to $ 75)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 642
(fair price: $ 517)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 872
(fair price: $ 725)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 752
(fair price: $ 620)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 621
(fair price: $ 513)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1487
(fair price: $ 1284)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1511
(fair price: $ 1310)