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

Wicklow travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Wicklow

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

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

Cost of living in Wicklow compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Wicklow in 2025 is 14% 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 Wicklow in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Wicklow by expense type

Restaurant budget in Wicklow

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 11 to $ 59)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 51/person
($ 35 to $ 70)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 9.4 to $ 14)

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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
($ 4.4 to $ 8.1)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 7)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.3/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 6.4)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.4/can
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Wicklow

1-star hotel

$ 215/night
($ 117 to $ 619)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 184/night
($ 133 to $ 311)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 189/night
($ 117 to $ 354)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 268/night
($ 160 to $ 513)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 297/night
($ 240 to $ 473)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 577

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 248/month
($ 108 to $ 857)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 214/month
($ 147 to $ 367)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 254/month
($ 166 to $ 422)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 176/month
($ 125 to $ 297)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 282/month
($ 180 to $ 489)

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

Supermarket food budget in Wicklow

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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

Bread

$ 4/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 5.7)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 9.5/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 14)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.6
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Wicklow

Bus ticket

$ 4.1/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 4.7)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.6)

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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)

$ 2.6
($ 2.6 to $ 11)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Wicklow

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 14 to $ 19)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 30/hr
( $ 30)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Wicklow

Cigarettes

$ 20/pack
($ 17 to $ 32)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 97
($ 70 to $ 117)

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80% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 41
($ 35 to $ 59)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Manchester → Dublin

$ 91
(fair price: $ 77)

Edinburgh → Dublin

$ 95
(fair price: $ 83)

Montreal → Dublin

$ 708
(fair price: $ 652)

New York City → Dublin

$ 635
(fair price: $ 498)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1408
(fair price: $ 1237)