Travel budget and cost of living in Galway (Ireland) how much does a trip cost?

Galway travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Galway

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

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

Cost of living in Galway compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Galway in 2025 is 15% 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 Galway in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Galway by expense type

Restaurant budget in Galway

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 35)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 53/person
($ 41 to $ 70)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 7.5 for 500ml
($ 4.4 to $ 8.2)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 4.8 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 7)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 6.4)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Galway

1-star hotel

$ 263/night
($ 115 to $ 1252)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 251/night
($ 138 to $ 706)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 242/night
($ 121 to $ 686)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 233/night
($ 137 to $ 488)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 500/night
($ 245 to $ 1102)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 578

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 235/month
($ 142 to $ 629)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 329/month
($ 170 to $ 770)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 240/month
($ 133 to $ 619)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 222/month
($ 140 to $ 573)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 335/month
($ 158 to $ 930)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Galway

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.7)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 13)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Galway

Bus ticket

$ 2.2/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

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129% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.5
($ 4.4 to $ 11)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 58/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 112)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Galway

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 19)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 13/hr
($ 2.3 to $ 24)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Galway

Cigarettes

$ 23/pack
($ 20 to $ 23)

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104% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Levi's jeans

$ 101
($ 70 to $ 117)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 51
($ 47 to $ 53)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 95
(fair price: $ 83)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 710
(fair price: $ 654)

New York City → Dublin

$ 636
(fair price: $ 499)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1411
(fair price: $ 1239)