Shannon travel budget

Shannon: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Shannon

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3344* (2856 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 207 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 5519* (4718 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 207 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 101 per person
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 24 per person

Total budget:

$ 7517* (6426 €)

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



Cost of living in Shannon compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Shannon is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 13 to $ 47)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 59/person
($ 36 to $ 59)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 15)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7 for 500ml
($ 6.4 to $ 7.6)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 5.9)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Shannon

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Shannon is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 202/night
($ 109 to $ 511)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 124 to $ 537)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 200/night
($ 127 to $ 393)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 215/night
($ 135 to $ 380)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 360/night
($ 232 to $ 539)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 584
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 189/month
($ 120 to $ 446)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 259/month
($ 160 to $ 459)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 231/month
($ 135 to $ 515)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 183/month
($ 143 to $ 278)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 284/month
($ 166 to $ 580)

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

Supermarket food budget in Shannon

On average, the price of supermarket food in Shannon is 5% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.6/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.6)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 15)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5
($ 0.7 to $ 3.5)

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

Public and private transport budget in Shannon

On average, the price of transport in Shannon is 81% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 5.9/ticket
( $ 5.9)

134% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

129% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.9
($ 5.2 to $ 6.9)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 79/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 229)

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

Leisure activity budget in Shannon

On average, budget for leisure activities in Shannon is 42% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 5.9 to $ 16)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 47/hr
( $ 47)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Shannon

On average, shopping budget in Shannon is 38% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 19/pack
($ 19 to $ 23)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 80
($ 22 to $ 141)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 30 to $ 47)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin
London → Dublin
London → Dublin
$ 92
(fair price: $ 79)
Manchester → Dublin
Manchester → Dublin
Manchester → Dublin
$ 93
(fair price: $ 79)
Montreal → Dublin
Montreal → Dublin
Montreal → Dublin
$ 710
(fair price: $ 653)
Edinburgh → Dublin
Edinburgh → Dublin
Edinburgh → Dublin
$ 97
(fair price: $ 85)
New York City → Dublin
New York City → Dublin
New York City → Dublin
$ 623
(fair price: $ 485)
Sydney → Dublin
Sydney → Dublin
Sydney → Dublin
$ 1403
(fair price: $ 1231)



About this information on the cost of living in Shannon

The information about the cost of living in Shannon shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Shannon was updated on 13-12-2025.

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