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

Cork travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Cork

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

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

Cost of living in Cork compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Cork in 2024 is 17% 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 Cork in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cork by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cork

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 11 to $ 32)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 46/person
($ 35 to $ 63)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 14)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 6.3 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 8.4)

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

Imported beer

$ 3.8 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 6.3)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.9/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 5.2)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.3/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cork

1-star hotel

$ 205/night
($ 102 to $ 570)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

2-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 123 to $ 419)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 188/night
($ 103 to $ 394)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

4-star hotel

$ 218/night
($ 129 to $ 421)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 286/night
($ 184 to $ 522)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 213/month
($ 98 to $ 541)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 185/month
($ 105 to $ 398)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 241/month
($ 126 to $ 522)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Cottage or guest house

$ 192/month
($ 113 to $ 396)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 262/month
($ 171 to $ 471)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Cork

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 4.2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 16)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 7.3)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cork

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 3.1)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

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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)

$ 5.2
($ 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

$ 47/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 161)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Cork

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

$ 33/hr
($ 16 to $ 42)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cork

Cigarettes

$ 18/pack
($ 17 to $ 21)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 107
($ 42 to $ 137)

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

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 27 to $ 74)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Cork

$ 76
(fair price: $ 58)

London → Cork

$ 68
(fair price: $ 55)

Edinburgh → Cork

$ 81
(fair price: $ 61)

Sydney → Cork

$ 1525
(fair price: $ 1237)

Dublin → Cork

$ 157
(fair price: $ 95)

New York City → Cork

$ 666
(fair price: $ 557)

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