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| Expense | Port Laoise | Galway | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.45 | $10.50 | Port Laoise |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.80 | $42.00 | Port Laoise |
| Cappuccino | $2.84 | $3.15 | Port Laoise |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $214 | $238 | Port Laoise |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.65 | $38.50 | Port Laoise |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $91.35 | $102 | Port Laoise |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.46 | $29.40 | Port Laoise |
| Fitness club membership | $26.46 | $29.40 | Port Laoise |
| Cinema ticket | $6.93 | $7.70 | Port Laoise |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $625 | $713 | Port Laoise |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $435 | $496 | Port Laoise |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,304 | $1,488 | Port Laoise |
| Total single-person budget | $1,065 | $1,196 | Port Laoise |
| Average net salary | $3,060 | $3,400 |
Port Laoise is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Port Laoise runs about $1,065 versus $1,196 in Galway — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Galway leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Port Laoise · Full cost of living in Galway