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Drogheda travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Drogheda

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

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

Cost of living in Drogheda compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Drogheda in 2024 is 9% 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 Drogheda in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Drogheda by expense type

Restaurant budget in Drogheda

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 32)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 43/person
($ 35 to $ 64)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 10 to $ 14)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6.3)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.7)

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29% 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

$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Drogheda

1-star hotel

$ 207/night
($ 104 to $ 520)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 162/night
($ 96 to $ 369)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 188/night
($ 114 to $ 384)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 196/night
($ 119 to $ 352)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 210/night
($ 103 to $ 560)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 217/month
($ 103 to $ 590)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 220/month
($ 137 to $ 393)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 214/month
($ 142 to $ 357)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 189/month
($ 123 to $ 352)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 277/month
($ 182 to $ 438)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Drogheda

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
($ 1.1 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

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.6)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.9/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.9)

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

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 16)

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

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

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

Tomatoes

$ 4.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 7.9)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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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 Drogheda

Bus ticket

$ 3.7/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

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29% more 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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96% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.4
($ 2.6 to $ 5.8)

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

Leisure activity budget in Drogheda

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

$ 32/hr
( $ 32)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Drogheda

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
($ 15 to $ 22)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 71
($ 43 to $ 138)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 11 to $ 74)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 653
(fair price: $ 522)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 607
(fair price: $ 508)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1426
(fair price: $ 1234)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1398
(fair price: $ 1218)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 784
(fair price: $ 646)

Los Angeles → Dublin

$ 881
(fair price: $ 703)