Dublin travel budget

Dublin: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Dublin

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 161 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 9.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2989* (2772 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 211 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5287* (4900 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 224 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 90 per person
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 29 per person

Total budget:

$ 7531* (6972 €)

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



Cost of living in Dublin compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Dublin in 2024 is 22% 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 Dublin in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Dublin by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dublin

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dublin is 9% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 16 to $ 44)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 49/person
($ 38 to $ 76)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 13)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 6.3 to $ 7.9)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.5 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 7.6)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 5.4)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.3)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dublin

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dublin is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 114 to $ 556)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 208/night
($ 119 to $ 434)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 213/night
($ 110 to $ 510)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 235/night
($ 128 to $ 507)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 408/night
($ 241 to $ 711)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 507
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 197/month
($ 127 to $ 383)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 253/month
($ 151 to $ 542)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 285/month
($ 141 to $ 666)

51% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 229/month
($ 132 to $ 460)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Family room
Family room
$ 341/month
($ 153 to $ 1015)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Dublin

On average, the price of supermarket food in Dublin is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 14)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Dublin

On average, the price of transport in Dublin is 68% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.4 to $ 5.4)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 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)
$ 4.5
($ 4.3 to $ 7.5)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 97/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 1157)

207% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Dublin

On average, budget for leisure activities in Dublin is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 11 to $ 21)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 13 to $ 33)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dublin

On average, shopping budget in Dublin is 49% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 18/pack
($ 17 to $ 20)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 97
($ 55 to $ 125)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 22 to $ 65)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin
New York City → Dublin
New York City → Dublin
$ 641
(fair price: $ 519)
Los Angeles → Dublin
Los Angeles  → Dublin
Los Angeles  → Dublin
$ 876
(fair price: $ 735)
Toronto → Dublin
Toronto → Dublin
Toronto → Dublin
$ 626
(fair price: $ 519)
Chicago → Dublin
Chicago → Dublin
Chicago → Dublin
$ 753
(fair price: $ 624)
Sydney → Dublin
Sydney → Dublin
Sydney → Dublin
$ 1515
(fair price: $ 1311)
Melbourne → Dublin
Melbourne → Dublin
Melbourne → Dublin
$ 1554
(fair price: $ 1342)

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About this information on the cost of living in Dublin

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

The information about the cost of living in Dublin was updated on 24-03-2024.

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