🇮🇪 Ireland · #71 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Galway

Close to the Ireland average

Ranked #71 of 558 cities · More expensive than 87.3% of cities worldwide

Compared to Ireland average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Galway

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 1,350/mo ≈ $1,538 EUR 1,013/mo ≈ $1,154 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 2,351/mo ≈ $2,678 EUR 1,763/mo ≈ $2,009 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.1% Average
Rent
-2.0% Average
Groceries
-1.8% Average
Restaurants
+5.3% Average
Purchasing Power
-19.9% Weak

Living in Galway: What to Expect

Galway is average by global standards (ranked #71 of 558 cities). It is 0.1% 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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