🇮🇪 Ireland · #91 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Galway

Close to the Ireland average

Ranked #91 of 546 cities · More expensive than 83.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Ireland average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Galway

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 1,346/mo ≈ $1,541 EUR 1,010/mo ≈ $1,156 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 2,344/mo ≈ $2,683 EUR 1,758/mo ≈ $2,012 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.7% Average
Rent
-1.5% Average
Groceries
-1.5% Average
Restaurants
+1.7% Average
Purchasing Power
-19.4% Weak

Living in Galway: What to Expect

Galway is average by global standards (ranked #91 of 546 cities). It is 0.7% cheaper than the Ireland average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Ireland earning EUR 50,000 gross take home EUR 3,306/month after tax (20.7% effective rate). See full Ireland tax calculator →

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