Cheapest priced cityLimerick$2,595 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityDublin$3,358 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$1,928across 4 priced cities
Limerick vs the worldCheaper than 36 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free for the US, UK, EU/EEA (free movement), Canada, Australia and dozens more; Ireland is NOT in Schengen, keeps its own Common Travel Area with the UK; no dedicated digital-nomad visa.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Limerick | $2,595 | 96 region | $1,652 | $1,959 | $224 | $441 | $216 | $62 | $3,316 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | $2,944 | 96.6 region | $1,859 | $2,250 | $215 | $488 | $304 | $78 | $4,211 |
| Galway | $3,076 | 104.7 region | $1,992 | $2,348 | $200 | $519 | $302 | $63 | $3,113 |
| Dublin | $3,358 | 98.8 region | $2,211 | $2,489 | $211 | $501 | $324 | $111 | $3,910 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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