Travel budget and cost of living in Northern Ireland how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Northern Ireland
North Ireland: calculate your travel budget
North Ireland: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Northern Ireland for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 61 for 2 ppl.
- $ 16 per person
- $ 12 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1608* (1232 £)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 200 for 2 ppl.
- $ 47 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 14 per person
Total budget:
$ 5018* (3836 £)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 213 for 2 ppl.
- $ 83 per person
- $ 34 per person
- $ 28 per person
Total budget:
$ 6990* (5348 £)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Northern Ireland in 2025
Cost of living: North Ireland VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Northern Ireland in 2025 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Northern Ireland by expense type
North Ireland: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Northern Ireland costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 14 to $ 43)
($ 14 to $ 43)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 32 to $ 70)
($ 32 to $ 70)
8% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 9.9/person
($ 8.7 to $ 12)
($ 8.7 to $ 12)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 6.4 for 500ml
($ 4.1 to $ 8.7)
($ 4.1 to $ 8.7)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 5.5)
($ 1.7 to $ 5.5)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 6.1)
($ 2.7 to $ 6.1)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.5 to $ 4.1)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2North Ireland: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Northern Ireland costs 10% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 16 to $ 814)
($ 16 to $ 814)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1732-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 112 to $ 555)
($ 112 to $ 555)
30% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1643-star hotel
$ 189/night
($ 96 to $ 576)
($ 96 to $ 576)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2414-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 130 to $ 640)
($ 130 to $ 640)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3375-star hotel
$ 274/night
($ 188 to $ 557)
($ 188 to $ 557)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 542Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 129/month
($ 60 to $ 631)
($ 60 to $ 631)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Room with kitchen
$ 255/month
($ 114 to $ 778)
($ 114 to $ 778)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Hotel with swimming pool
$ 260/month
($ 161 to $ 624)
($ 161 to $ 624)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219Cottage or guest house
$ 170/month
($ 102 to $ 394)
($ 102 to $ 394)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246Family room
$ 306/month
($ 137 to $ 1015)
($ 137 to $ 1015)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214North Ireland: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Northern Ireland costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)
54% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1 to $ 2.8)
($ 1 to $ 2.8)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Eggs
$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 5.8)
($ 2.2 to $ 5.8)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 9.1/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 14)
($ 4.2 to $ 14)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.5)
($ 1.4 to $ 5.5)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Tomatoes
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 6.8)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 1.5
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3North Ireland: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Northern Ireland is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2.8/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)
($ 2.7 to $ 5.5)
9% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
($ 1 to $ 3.9)
($ 1 to $ 3.9)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)
99% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.1
($ 2.5 to $ 6.7)
($ 2.5 to $ 6.7)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 43/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 121)
($ 19 to $ 121)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77North Ireland: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Northern Ireland costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 22)
($ 11 to $ 22)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 16/hr
($ 8.2 to $ 24)
($ 8.2 to $ 24)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23North Ireland: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Northern Ireland is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 20/pack
($ 17 to $ 24)
($ 17 to $ 24)
81% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 89
($ 38 to $ 138)
($ 38 to $ 138)
58% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56Summer dress
$ 45
($ 25 to $ 70)
($ 25 to $ 70)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
Edinburgh → Belfast
$ 69
(fair price: $ 64)
(fair price: $ 64)
London → Belfast
$ 78
(fair price: $ 69)
(fair price: $ 69)
Manchester → Belfast
$ 68
(fair price: $ 63)
(fair price: $ 63)
Dublin → Belfast
$ 160
(fair price: $ 136)
(fair price: $ 136)
New York City → Belfast
$ 818
(fair price: $ 670)
(fair price: $ 670)
Los Angeles → Belfast
$ 1132
(fair price: $ 862)
(fair price: $ 862)
About the information on the cost of living in Northern Ireland
The information about the cost of living in Northern Ireland shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Northern Ireland updated on 12-11-2024.