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

Kilkenny travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Kilkenny

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

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

Cost of living in Kilkenny compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Kilkenny in 2024 is 15% less 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 Kilkenny in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Kilkenny by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kilkenny

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 10 to $ 53)

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19% 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): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 9 to $ 13)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 4.7 to $ 6.9)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 6.3)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 4.7)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.4/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kilkenny

1-star hotel

$ 66/night
($ 66 to $ 441)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 184/night
($ 110 to $ 360)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 116 to $ 225)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 187/night
($ 113 to $ 337)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 231/night
($ 180 to $ 359)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 71/month
($ 71 to $ 71)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 189/month
($ 113 to $ 439)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 196/month
($ 116 to $ 317)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 161/month
($ 101 to $ 351)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 260/month
($ 171 to $ 478)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Kilkenny

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.2)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 6.3)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 8.4/kg
($ 5.3 to $ 11)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kilkenny

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
( $ 2.1)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 6.3)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 1.9)

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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)

$ 4.5
($ 4 to $ 5.3)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 33/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 52)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Kilkenny

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 17)

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

Tennis

$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kilkenny

Cigarettes

$ 17/pack
($ 16 to $ 19)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 69
($ 16 to $ 138)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 26
($ 11 to $ 53)

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41% 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)