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Cost of Living in Baile Átha Luain

Baile Átha Luain, Westmeath, Ireland · Population 22,869

▼ -17% vs Ireland average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€980 ($1,065)
Couple, monthly€1,791 ($1,947)
Family of four, monthly€2,367 ($2,573)

Estimated Prices in Baile Átha Luain

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€8.69 ($9.45)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€34.78 ($37.80)per meal
Cappuccino€2.61 ($2.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€197 ($214)per month
Monthly public transport pass€31.88 ($34.65)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€84.04 ($91.35)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€24.34 ($26.46)per month
Fitness club membership€24.34 ($26.46)per month
Cinema ticket€6.38 ($6.93)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€575 ($625)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€400 ($435)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€1,200 ($1,304)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Baile Átha Luain is €2,815 ($3,060) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €980 ($1,065) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,273 ($1,384) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€400 ($435)) represents about 41% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Baile Átha Luain

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Nearby Cities

Ros Comáin

28 km away · Roscommon

Tullamore

34 km away · Offaly

Longford

35 km away · Longford

Mullingar

42 km away · Westmeath

Portarlington

58 km away · Laois

Carrick on Shannon

59 km away · Leitrim

Tuam

61 km away · Galway

Port Laoise

61 km away · Laois

Other Major Cities in Ireland

Dublin

Dublin · pop. 1,534,900

€1,471 ($1,599) / mo

Finglas

Dublin · pop. 296,214

€1,173 ($1,275) / mo

Cork

Cork · pop. 222,333

€1,100 ($1,196) / mo

Galway

Galway · pop. 83,456

€1,100 ($1,196) / mo

Tallaght

South Dublin · pop. 81,022

€1,100 ($1,196) / mo

Limerick

Limerick · pop. 62,702

€1,100 ($1,196) / mo

Lucan

South Dublin · pop. 57,550

€1,100 ($1,196) / mo

Ballyfermot

Dublin · pop. 50,013

€1,100 ($1,196) / mo

Living in Baile Átha Luain

Baile Átha Luain is one of the key cities in Ireland. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €980 ($1,065), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €400 ($435) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,367 ($2,573) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,791 ($1,947) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Baile Átha Luain is €2,815 ($3,060). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,273 ($1,384) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baile Átha Luain expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €980 ($1,065) per month in Baile Átha Luain including rent outside the city centre. That is 17% less than the national average for Ireland.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Baile Átha Luain?
A net salary of around €1,273 ($1,384) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Baile Átha Luain with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Baile Átha Luain is €2,815 ($3,060).
How much is rent in Baile Átha Luain?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €575 ($625) per month in the city centre and €400 ($435) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €1,200 ($1,304).
Is Baile Átha Luain cheaper than Ireland on average?
Yes — Baile Átha Luain is estimated to be about 17% cheaper than the Ireland average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Baile Átha Luain?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €197 ($214) in Baile Átha Luain. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Baile Átha Luain compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Baile Átha Luain is estimated at €32 ($35). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Baile Átha Luain are estimates based on Ireland national averages adjusted for city size (population 22,869). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.