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

Malahide travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Malahide

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

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

Cost of living in Malahide compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Malahide in 2025 is 11% 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 Malahide in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Malahide by expense type

Restaurant budget in Malahide

Lunch

$ 26/person
($ 18 to $ 26)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 36 to $ 69)

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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
($ 11 to $ 11)

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

Local beer

$ 9.4 for 500ml
( $ 9.4)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
( $ 2.6)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 4.1 to $ 4.5)

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

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Malahide

1-star hotel

$ 192/night
($ 104 to $ 480)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 241/night
($ 116 to $ 783)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 243/night
($ 109 to $ 855)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 257/night
($ 132 to $ 628)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 445/night
($ 209 to $ 873)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 586

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 213/month
($ 107 to $ 459)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 296/month
($ 113 to $ 950)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 307/month
($ 150 to $ 768)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 237/month
($ 132 to $ 448)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 390/month
($ 138 to $ 1420)

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79% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Malahide

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
( $ 1.3)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
( $ 2.4)

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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 $ 2.9)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 3.5)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 10/kg
( $ 10)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 7.1/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 7.1)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 7.1/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 7.1)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.2
($ 2.1 to $ 2.4)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Malahide

Bus ticket

$ 2.4/ticket
( $ 2.4)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.4)

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135% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.1
($ 5.1 to $ 5.1)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Malahide

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 12 to $ 12)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Malahide

Cigarettes

$ 18/pack
( $ 18)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 77
($ 71 to $ 83)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 48 to $ 48)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 92
(fair price: $ 79)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 93
(fair price: $ 79)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 713
(fair price: $ 655)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 97
(fair price: $ 85)

New York City → Dublin

$ 625
(fair price: $ 487)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1407
(fair price: $ 1235)