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

Monaghan travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Monaghan

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

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

Cost of living in Monaghan compared to United States in 2024

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

Local prices in Monaghan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Monaghan

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 7.4 to $ 18)

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

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 24 to $ 32)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.5 to $ 13)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.4 for 500ml
( $ 5.4)

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

Imported beer

$ 3.7 for 330ml
( $ 3.7)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 3.6)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.6/can
( $ 1.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
( $ 1.1)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Monaghan

1-star hotel

$ 58/night
($ 58 to $ 231)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 156/night
($ 112 to $ 211)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 136/night
($ 109 to $ 171)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 169/night
($ 122 to $ 226)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 58/night
($ 58 to $ 231)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 58/month
($ 58 to $ 231)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 135/month
($ 119 to $ 154)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 175/month
($ 143 to $ 215)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 152/month
($ 102 to $ 235)

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

Family room

$ 201/month
($ 175 to $ 226)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Monaghan

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 0.6/kg
( $ 0.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.6/12 eggs
( $ 3.6)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 10/kg
( $ 10)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
( $ 2.6)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3/kg
( $ 3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
( $ 1.6)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
( $ 1.1)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Monaghan

Bus ticket

$ 3.5/ticket
( $ 3.5)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

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107% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.1
( $ 2.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Monaghan

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
( $ 11)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Monaghan

Cigarettes

$ 16/pack
( $ 16)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 43
( $ 43)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 32
( $ 32)

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25% 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)