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

Athlone travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Athlone

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

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

Cost of living in Athlone compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Athlone in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Athlone in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Athlone by expense type

Restaurant budget in Athlone

Lunch

$ 20/person
($ 11 to $ 38)

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

3 course dinner

$ 32/person
($ 27 to $ 64)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 9/person
($ 8.5 to $ 14)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 13)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 6.3)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 5.8)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Athlone

1-star hotel

$ 180/night
($ 90 to $ 579)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 180/night
($ 88 to $ 569)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 181/night
($ 111 to $ 329)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 181/night
($ 124 to $ 273)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 178/night
($ 99 to $ 399)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 185/month
($ 90 to $ 605)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 172/month
($ 113 to $ 371)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 178/month
($ 124 to $ 271)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 152/month
($ 111 to $ 240)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 258/month
($ 172 to $ 387)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Athlone

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 4.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 5.1)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 16)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.3)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 7.4)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 0.5 to $ 3.7)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Athlone

Bus ticket

$ 1.7/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 1.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.2)

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48% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

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97% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.3
($ 4.2 to $ 5.8)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 36/24hrs
($ 23 to $ 89)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Athlone

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 16)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 16/hr
( $ 16)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Athlone

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
($ 14 to $ 27)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 107
($ 22 to $ 138)

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105% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 27 to $ 75)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 655
(fair price: $ 524)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 609
(fair price: $ 509)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1431
(fair price: $ 1238)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1402
(fair price: $ 1222)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 786
(fair price: $ 648)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 884
(fair price: $ 705)