🇮🇪 Ireland · #71 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Galway?

23.4% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is strong.

Run the calculator below with your actual salary to get a personalised answer.

-23.4%
vs NYC
EUR 1,322
Estimated rent in
EUR 3,306
Net take-home
Strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personalised Answer

Compare your salary — move to Galway?

Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Ireland → EUR 3,306/month net after tax (20.7% effective rate). Full Ireland tax breakdown → →

The numbers

Cost breakdown — Galway

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
76.6 Above average
Rent
51.5 Affordable
Groceries
77.8 Above average
Restaurants
91.3 Above average
Purchasing Power
91.9 Strong

Estimated rent in Galway

1-BR — City centre EUR 1,322/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EUR 992/mo
3-BR — City centre EUR 2,302/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

Tax reality

Ireland take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 3,306/Net take-home (20.7% effective rate, single filer)

Full Ireland tax calculator →

Similar options

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇮🇪 Cork
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CoL index 74.7
🇮🇪 Dublin
Ireland
CoL index 78.8
🇳🇱 Utrecht
Netherlands
CoL index 76.6

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