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Cost of living in Limerick

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Limerick

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,930–4,050 (€2,600–3,600).

Lean$1,910–2,590€1,700–2,300 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$2,930–4,050€2,600–3,600 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$4,730–7,310€4,200–6,500 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Limerick

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

ItemEURUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)€1,400–2,200$1,580–2,480
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)€1,100–1,700$1,240–1,910
Hostel dorm bed (night)€28–45$32–51
Mid-range hotel room (night)€90–160$101–180
Food and drink
Local meal or street food€12–18$14–20
Mid-range restaurant, per person€25–45$28–51
Cappuccino€3–5$3.4–5.6
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar€5–7$5.6–7.9
Getting around
Public transport, one ride€1–3$1.1–3.4
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km€10–18$11–20
Work and life
Coworking day pass€35–45$39–51
Gym membership (month)€30–55$34–62
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)€15–25$17–28

Value for money: 18/100

A value score of 18/100 means Limerick gives more quality of life per dollar than 17% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 80/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 7 places we cover in Ireland.

Quality factorScore
Safety75
Air quality92
Internet78
Healthcare100
Weather25
Friendly locals100
English100

Cost of living across Ireland

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
Kilkenny$2,810–3,94027/100
Limerick$2,930–4,05018/100
Killarney$3,150–4,39019/100
Dingle$3,260–4,50016/100
Galway$3,380–4,73015/100
Cork$3,380–4,73015/100
Dublin$4,280–5,8504/100

Cheaper alternatives to Limerick

Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
OhridNorth Macedonia$829–1,290
SibiuRomania$1,160–1,690
MostarBosnia and Herzegovina$920–1,320
BrașovRomania$1,160–1,690
SkopjeNorth Macedonia$1,010–1,570

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Limerick?

About $1,910–2,590 on a lean budget, $2,930–4,050 for a comfortable month and $4,730–7,310 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Limerick?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €1,400–2,200 ($1,580–2,480) a month in the center and €1,100–1,700 ($1,240–1,910) outside it.

How much does food cost in Limerick?

A local meal is €12–18 ($14–20); a mid-range restaurant is €25–45 ($28–51) 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.