Town in County Kerry, Ireland

Cost of living in Dingle

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Dingle

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,260–4,500 (€2,900–4,000).

Lean$2,140–3,040€1,900–2,700 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$3,260–4,500€2,900–4,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$5,630–9,000€5,000–8,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Dingle

Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	EUR	US$
Housing
Hostel dorm bed (night)	€28–45	$32–51
Mid-range hotel room (night)	€110–210	$124–236
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	€12–17	$13.5–19.1
Mid-range restaurant, per person	€26–45	$29–51
Cappuccino	€3–4	$3.4–4.5
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	€5–7	$5.6–7.9
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	€3–8	$3.4–9.0
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	€10–16	$11.3–18.0
Work and life
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	€15–25	$17–28

Value for money: 16/100

A value score of 16/100 means Dingle gives more quality of life per dollar than 15% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 86/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 7 places we cover in Ireland.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	100
Air quality	94
Internet	78
Healthcare	100
Weather	0
Friendly locals	100
English	100

Cost of living across Ireland

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Kilkenny	$2,810–3,940	27/100
Limerick	$2,930–4,050	18/100
Killarney	$3,150–4,390	19/100
Dingle	$3,260–4,500	16/100
Galway	$3,380–4,730	15/100
Cork	$3,380–4,730	15/100
Dublin	$4,280–5,850	4/100

Cheaper alternatives to Dingle

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

Place	Country	Comfortable month
Sibiu	Romania	$1,160–1,690
Santiago de Compostela	Spain	$1,580–2,250
Toledo	Spain	$1,690–2,360
Córdoba	Spain	$1,690–2,360
Coimbra	Portugal	$1,800–2,590

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Dingle?

About $2,140–3,040 on a lean budget, $3,260–4,500 for a comfortable month and $5,630–9,000 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in Dingle?

A local meal is €12–17 ($13.5–19.1); a mid-range restaurant is €26–45 ($29–51) per person.

Is Ireland expensive?

Prices in Ireland are about 85% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.