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

Limerick travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Limerick

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

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

Cost of living in Limerick compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Limerick in 2025 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 Limerick in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Limerick by expense type

Restaurant budget in Limerick

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 14 to $ 41)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 35 to $ 79)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.7 to $ 14)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 7 for 500ml
($ 6.4 to $ 7.5)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 5.8)

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

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 2.1 to $ 2.9)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Limerick

1-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 92 to $ 592)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 127 to $ 396)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 206/night
($ 129 to $ 436)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 210/night
($ 131 to $ 380)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 379/night
($ 220 to $ 614)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 200/month
($ 105 to $ 567)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 275/month
($ 157 to $ 493)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 220/month
($ 128 to $ 532)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 189/month
($ 146 to $ 306)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 291/month
($ 168 to $ 615)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Limerick

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5.2/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 7)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 15)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7.7)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7.7)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.8)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.4
($ 0.7 to $ 3.5)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Limerick

Bus ticket

$ 2.6/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 2.8)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
( $ 1.5)

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12% less 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)

$ 5.8
($ 4.9 to $ 6.9)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 69/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 227)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Limerick

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 15)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 7.8/hr
($ 7.8 to $ 24)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Limerick

Cigarettes

$ 20/pack
($ 19 to $ 23)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 68
($ 21 to $ 140)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 36
($ 30 to $ 47)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 95
(fair price: $ 83)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 707
(fair price: $ 651)

New York City → Dublin

$ 633
(fair price: $ 496)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1404
(fair price: $ 1234)