Europe
Cost of living in Ireland
85%of US price level
Is Ireland expensive?
Prices in Ireland are about 85% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Kilkenny, at about $2,810–3,940 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Ireland, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny | $2,810–3,940 | $1,130–1,690 | $12.4–18.0 | 27/100 |
| Limerick | $2,930–4,050 | $1,580–2,480 | $14–20 | 18/100 |
| Killarney | $3,150–4,390 | — | $12.4–18.0 | 19/100 |
| Dingle | $3,260–4,500 | — | $13.5–19.1 | 16/100 |
| Galway | $3,380–4,730 | $1,460–2,140 | $12.4–18.0 | 15/100 |
| Cork | $3,380–4,730 | $1,580–2,250 | $12.4–18.0 | 15/100 |
| Dublin | $4,280–5,850 | $2,250–3,260 | $13.5–19.1 | 4/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Irish Immigration Service: Coming to visit Ireland
- GOV.UK: Ireland travel advice
- Citizens Information
- Speedtest Global Index: Ireland
- World Bank open data
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