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Cost of Living in Port Laoise

Port Laoise, Laois, Ireland · Population 23,494

▼ -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 Port Laoise

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 Port Laoise 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 Port Laoise

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Nearby Cities

Portarlington

16 km away · Laois

Athy

21 km away · Kildare

Tullamore

29 km away · Offaly

Carlow

33 km away · Carlow

Droichead Nua

37 km away · Kildare

Kilkenny

42 km away · Kilkenny

Naas

47 km away · Kildare

Mullingar

55 km away · Westmeath

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 Port Laoise

Port Laoise 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 Port Laoise 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 Port Laoise expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €980 ($1,065) per month in Port Laoise 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 Port Laoise?
A net salary of around €1,273 ($1,384) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Port Laoise with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Port Laoise is €2,815 ($3,060).
How much is rent in Port Laoise?
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 Port Laoise cheaper than Ireland on average?
Yes — Port Laoise 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 Port Laoise?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €197 ($214) in Port Laoise. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($9) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Port Laoise compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Port Laoise is estimated at €32 ($35). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Port Laoise are estimates based on Ireland national averages adjusted for city size (population 23,494). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.