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 2024

On average, the cost of living in Galway in 2024 is essentially identical to 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Galway by expense type

Restaurant budget in Galway

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 13 to $ 22)

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

3 course dinner

$ 38/person
($ 32 to $ 85)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 13)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 5.3 to $ 6.9)

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

Imported beer

$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.9/cup
($ 3.2 to $ 6.4)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

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

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Galway

1-star hotel

$ 221/night
($ 108 to $ 963)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 204/night
($ 113 to $ 593)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 204/night
($ 111 to $ 550)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

4-star hotel

$ 200/night
($ 120 to $ 403)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 289

5-star hotel

$ 420/night
($ 233 to $ 934)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 498

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 215/month
($ 119 to $ 648)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 262/month
($ 162 to $ 702)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 202/month
($ 117 to $ 560)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186

Cottage or guest house

$ 193/month
($ 114 to $ 571)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 275/month
($ 142 to $ 674)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190

Supermarket food budget in Galway

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5.1)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.7/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 10)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.6
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Galway

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.5
($ 4 to $ 5.3)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 62/24hrs
($ 20 to $ 190)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Galway

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 8.5/hr
($ 2.1 to $ 11)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Galway

Cigarettes

$ 17/pack
($ 16 to $ 25)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 77
($ 54 to $ 107)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 32
($ 22 to $ 38)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 639
(fair price: $ 514)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 867
(fair price: $ 721)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 749
(fair price: $ 617)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 618
(fair price: $ 511)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1480
(fair price: $ 1278)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1503
(fair price: $ 1303)