Town in County Kerry, Ireland
Cost of living in Killarney
How much a month costs in Killarney
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,150–4,390 (€2,800–3,900).
Prices in Killarney
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €28–45 | $32–51 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €100–200 | $113–225 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €11–16 | $12.4–18.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €24–40 | $27–45 |
| 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 | €2–5 | $2.3–5.6 |
| 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: 19/100
A value score of 19/100 means Killarney gives more quality of life per dollar than 18% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 88/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 7 places we cover in Ireland.
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Cost of living across Ireland
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Killarney
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 Killarney?
About $2,140–2,930 on a lean budget, $3,150–4,390 for a comfortable month and $5,630–9,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Killarney?
A local meal is €11–16 ($12.4–18.0); a mid-range restaurant is €24–40 ($27–45) per person.
Is Ireland expensive?
Prices in Ireland are about 85% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Killarney National Park
- Failte Ireland
- Irish Rail
- Bus Éireann
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 Spotted something out of date?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.