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

Killarney travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Killarney

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

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

Cost of living in Killarney compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Killarney in 2026 is 8% 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 Killarney in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Killarney by expense type

Restaurant budget in Killarney

Lunch

$ 24/person
($ 16 to $ 48)

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20% more 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
($ 9.5 to $ 17)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7 for 500ml
($ 6.2 to $ 9.5)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

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

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 5.9)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.1/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.7)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.5/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 3.6)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Killarney

1-star hotel

$ 79/night
($ 79 to $ 760)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 302/night
($ 142 to $ 616)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 113 to $ 556)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 244/night
($ 139 to $ 542)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 399/night
($ 257 to $ 669)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 106/month
($ 82 to $ 189)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 280/month
($ 147 to $ 546)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 287/month
($ 151 to $ 686)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 183/month
($ 124 to $ 360)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 312/month
($ 163 to $ 764)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Killarney

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.5/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 8.3)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.3)

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

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 8.1/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 16)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.1)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 8.9)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

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

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Killarney

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.5 to $ 5.3)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.6)

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141% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 3.6 to $ 9.5)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Killarney

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

$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Killarney

Cigarettes

$ 19/pack
($ 18 to $ 24)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 89
($ 72 to $ 131)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 35 to $ 72)

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11% 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)