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

Shannon travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Shannon

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

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

Cost of living in Shannon compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Shannon in 2025 is 26% 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 Shannon in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Shannon by expense type

Restaurant budget in Shannon

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 13 to $ 47)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 59/person
($ 36 to $ 59)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

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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 $ 7.6)

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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

$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 5.9)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

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

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Shannon

1-star hotel

$ 202/night
($ 109 to $ 511)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 217/night
($ 124 to $ 537)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 200/night
($ 127 to $ 393)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 215/night
($ 135 to $ 380)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 360/night
($ 232 to $ 539)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 584

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 189/month
($ 120 to $ 446)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 259/month
($ 160 to $ 459)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 231/month
($ 135 to $ 515)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 183/month
($ 143 to $ 278)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 284/month
($ 166 to $ 580)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Shannon

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.6/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.6)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 15)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

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

Potatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.5
($ 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 Shannon

Bus ticket

$ 5.9/ticket
( $ 5.9)

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134% more 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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0% 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)

$ 5.9
($ 5.2 to $ 6.9)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 79/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 229)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 85

Leisure activity budget in Shannon

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 5.9 to $ 16)

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

Tennis

$ 47/hr
( $ 47)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Shannon

Cigarettes

$ 19/pack
($ 19 to $ 23)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 80
($ 22 to $ 141)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 37
($ 30 to $ 47)

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16% less 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)