Cost of Living in Galway
Summary of cost of living in Galway, Ireland:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,167.0 (€3,589.5), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,171.0 (€1,008.7), excluding rent.
- Galway is 18.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Galway is, on average, 13.4% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €90.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.99 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €6.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €6.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €4.21 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.49 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €2.08 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.54 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.80 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.90 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.67 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €6.75 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €4.52 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €5.49 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.22 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.90 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €1.24 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.67 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.82 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.61 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.15 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €1.67 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €12.48 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €3.59 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.02 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €18.20 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.90 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €60.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €4.67 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €2.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €50.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.82 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €34,830.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €33,185.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €216.65 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €21.02 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €46.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €39.29 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €20.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €13.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €900.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €7,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €89.29 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €43.03 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €98.52 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €102.23 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,100.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,766.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €3,207.14 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €2,433.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €498.58 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €380.90 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,701.22 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.68 | |
Prices in Galway
This city had 366 entries in the past 12 months by 44 different contributors.
Last update: 12 June 2026
Last update: 12 June 2026
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| Cost of Living in Leitrim | 79.30 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Mullingar | 91.54 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Cork | 122.56 miles |
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Bretni
on Mar 13, 2024:
How well can 2 ppl live in Galway as a teacher? Or with a gross salary of around €42000?
Maciej
on Aug 03, 2021:
800 euro per month without rent? What kind of luxury life is that. Unrealistic for most people tbh.