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

Limerick travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Limerick

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

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

Cost of living in Limerick compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Limerick in 2024 is 7% 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 Limerick in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Limerick by expense type

Restaurant budget in Limerick

Lunch

$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 37)

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

3 course dinner

$ 37/person
($ 26 to $ 63)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 7.8 to $ 11)

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

Local beer

$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 7.3)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 6.2)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Limerick

1-star hotel

$ 178/night
($ 83 to $ 529)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

2-star hotel

$ 160/night
($ 107 to $ 344)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 112 to $ 347)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 185/night
($ 116 to $ 348)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 253/night
($ 165 to $ 443)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 452

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 179/month
($ 94 to $ 507)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160

Room with kitchen

$ 180/month
($ 118 to $ 375)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 194/month
($ 114 to $ 439)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 167/month
($ 118 to $ 310)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 244/month
($ 148 to $ 474)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Limerick

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 7.3)

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

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 13)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.9)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.9)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Potatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.2)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.9
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Limerick

Bus ticket

$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2.4)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

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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)

$ 5.2
($ 3.9 to $ 8.3)

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

Car hire

$ 46/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 159)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Limerick

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 5.2 to $ 16)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 11/hr
($ 11 to $ 21)

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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 Limerick

Cigarettes

$ 17/pack
($ 16 to $ 18)

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

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 21 to $ 125)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 37
($ 26 to $ 42)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Dublin

$ 636
(fair price: $ 512)

Toronto → Dublin

$ 585
(fair price: $ 493)

Sydney → Dublin

$ 1382
(fair price: $ 1198)

Melbourne → Dublin

$ 1358
(fair price: $ 1182)

Chicago → Dublin

$ 767
(fair price: $ 633)

Vancouver → Dublin

$ 736
(fair price: $ 664)