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

Mallow travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mallow

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

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

Cost of living in Mallow compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Mallow in 2025 is 12% 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 Mallow in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mallow by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mallow

Lunch

$ 17/person
($ 12 to $ 36)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 42 to $ 71)

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7% 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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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 4.5 to $ 8.2)

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8% 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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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 6.4)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

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4% 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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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mallow

1-star hotel

$ 190/night
($ 120 to $ 411)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 250/night
($ 176 to $ 422)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 195/night
($ 113 to $ 361)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 234/night
($ 135 to $ 387)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 418/night
($ 357 to $ 580)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 584

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 204/month
($ 115 to $ 469)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 186/month
($ 116 to $ 365)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 251/month
($ 131 to $ 569)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 189/month
($ 116 to $ 398)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 293/month
($ 186 to $ 518)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Mallow

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.7/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 15)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

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

Tomatoes

$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 4.1)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Mallow

Bus ticket

$ 2.6/ticket
( $ 2.6)

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3% more 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
($ 4.5 to $ 11)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Mallow

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 12 to $ 19)

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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 Mallow

Cigarettes

$ 23/pack
($ 20 to $ 23)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 101
($ 71 to $ 118)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

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

$ 92
(fair price: $ 79)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 93
(fair price: $ 79)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 710
(fair price: $ 653)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 97
(fair price: $ 85)

New York City → Dublin

$ 623
(fair price: $ 485)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1403
(fair price: $ 1231)