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 2026

On average, the cost of living in Shannon in 2026 is 29% 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 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Shannon by expense type

Restaurant budget in Shannon

Lunch

$ 22/person
($ 18 to $ 42)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 58/person
($ 42 to $ 72)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 16)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.2 for 500ml
($ 6.6 to $ 8.1)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 3 to $ 6)

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

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.2/can
($ 2.4 to $ 4.2)

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23% 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 Shannon

1-star hotel

$ 206/night
($ 112 to $ 521)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 221/night
($ 126 to $ 547)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

3-star hotel

$ 206/night
($ 131 to $ 414)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 220/night
($ 138 to $ 388)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 355

5-star hotel

$ 378/night
($ 239 to $ 566)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 595

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 193/month
($ 122 to $ 454)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 276/month
($ 164 to $ 488)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 271

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 237/month
($ 138 to $ 531)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Cottage or guest house

$ 187/month
($ 147 to $ 280)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Family room

$ 292/month
($ 170 to $ 602)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Shannon

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.9)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 6)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 6 to $ 16)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7.9)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2.4
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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5% 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

$ 6/ticket
( $ 6)

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140% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 1.6 to $ 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 $ 2.3)

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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)

$ 6
($ 5.3 to $ 7)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 70/24hrs
($ 16 to $ 233)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 84

Leisure activity budget in Shannon

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 12 to $ 16)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 48/hr
( $ 48)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Shannon

Cigarettes

$ 22/pack
($ 21 to $ 24)

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108% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 94
($ 60 to $ 132)

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74% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 36 to $ 55)

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9% 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

$ 95
(fair price: $ 80)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 720
(fair price: $ 661)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 98
(fair price: $ 86)

New York City → Dublin

$ 624
(fair price: $ 490)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1413
(fair price: $ 1241)