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

Sligo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Sligo

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

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

Cost of living in Sligo compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Sligo in 2024 is 8% less 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 Sligo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Sligo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sligo

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 32)

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

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 32 to $ 54)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 9.1/person
($ 9 to $ 12)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 4.3 to $ 8.5)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 6.4)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 5.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.2/can
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sligo

1-star hotel

$ 45/night
($ 45 to $ 240)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 157/night
($ 123 to $ 197)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 92 to $ 205)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 158/night
($ 103 to $ 226)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 271/night
($ 271 to $ 271)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 76/month
($ 73 to $ 79)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 156/month
($ 107 to $ 219)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 164/month
($ 117 to $ 224)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 136/month
($ 91 to $ 191)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 204/month
($ 144 to $ 258)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Sligo

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.7)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 8/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 16)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.4)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 7.4)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Sligo

Bus ticket

$ 2.2/ticket
( $ 2.2)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.3
($ 2.1 to $ 5.8)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 62/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 160)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Sligo

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 14/hr
($ 11 to $ 16)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sligo

Cigarettes

$ 18/pack
($ 16 to $ 20)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 90
($ 43 to $ 139)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 27 to $ 75)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 641
(fair price: $ 515)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 869
(fair price: $ 723)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 750
(fair price: $ 618)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 619
(fair price: $ 512)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1483
(fair price: $ 1281)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1506
(fair price: $ 1307)