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

Waterford travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Waterford

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

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

Cost of living in Waterford compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Waterford in 2025 is 4% 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 Waterford in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Waterford by expense type

Restaurant budget in Waterford

Lunch

$ 24/person
($ 13 to $ 47)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 47/person
($ 35 to $ 58)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 13)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 9.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 4.1)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 4.6)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.5)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Waterford

1-star hotel

$ 228/night
($ 105 to $ 1132)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 200/night
($ 113 to $ 643)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 196/night
($ 112 to $ 674)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 247/night
($ 130 to $ 1008)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 252/night
($ 164 to $ 667)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 563

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 228/month
($ 105 to $ 1132)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 323/month
($ 137 to $ 982)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 216/month
($ 126 to $ 678)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 177/month
($ 116 to $ 566)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 314/month
($ 170 to $ 987)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Waterford

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.9/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 4.8)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 8.1 to $ 13)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.9)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 10.2)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.5)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Waterford

Bus ticket

$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 3.2)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.1)

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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.3
($ 4.6 to $ 7.5)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 60/24hrs
($ 31 to $ 99)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Waterford

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 9.3 to $ 18)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 15/hr
($ 15 to $ 29)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Waterford

Cigarettes

$ 19/pack
($ 18 to $ 20)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 98
($ 29 to $ 116)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 47 to $ 70)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 89
(fair price: $ 75)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 90
(fair price: $ 75)

New York City → Dublin

$ 687
(fair price: $ 549)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 79)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1455
(fair price: $ 1271)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 623
(fair price: $ 535)