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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 2024

On average, the cost of living in Dundalk in 2024 is 7% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Dundalk by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dundalk

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): $ 20

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

$ 9.1/person
($ 9 to $ 12)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.8 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

$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 6.4)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

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31% 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 $ 2.7)

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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 Dundalk

1-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 116 to $ 500)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 169/night
($ 115 to $ 288)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 173/night
($ 115 to $ 264)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 129 to $ 264)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 210/night
($ 114 to $ 550)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 172/month
($ 109 to $ 395)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 239/month
($ 120 to $ 550)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 196/month
($ 157 to $ 261)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 176/month
($ 116 to $ 297)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 270/month
($ 210 to $ 375)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Dundalk

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 0.9 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

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 7.4)

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

Chicken

$ 8.5/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 16)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 7.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Dundalk

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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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)

$ 5.3
($ 4.3 to $ 8.5)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Dundalk

Cinema

$ 9.4/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 16)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 38/hr
( $ 38)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dundalk

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
($ 15 to $ 20)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 102
($ 43 to $ 139)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 27 to $ 75)

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

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 641
(fair price: $ 515)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 869
(fair price: $ 723)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 750
(fair price: $ 618)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 619
(fair price: $ 512)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1483
(fair price: $ 1281)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1506
(fair price: $ 1307)