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Dundalk travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dundalk

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

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

Cost of living in Dundalk compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Dundalk in 2026 is 17% 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 Dundalk in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dundalk by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dundalk

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

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4% 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

$ 7.1 for 500ml
($ 3.6 to $ 8.5)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 7.1)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dundalk

1-star hotel

$ 222/night
($ 130 to $ 558)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 132 to $ 290)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 202/night
($ 134 to $ 300)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 151 to $ 280)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 234/night
($ 127 to $ 613)

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

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 191/month
($ 121 to $ 440)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 276/month
($ 151 to $ 600)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 225/month
($ 178 to $ 290)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 202/month
($ 137 to $ 313)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 296/month
($ 219 to $ 395)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Dundalk

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.6)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 8.3)

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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 $ 19)

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

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.7)

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54% 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

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Dundalk

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

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

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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136% 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 Dundalk

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 14 to $ 18)

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

Tennis

$ 42/hr
( $ 42)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dundalk

Cigarettes

$ 21/pack
($ 18 to $ 24)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 106
($ 60 to $ 143)

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

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 30 to $ 83)

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30% less 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)