Cost of Living in Galway
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Galway, Ireland.
Overall, the cost of living in Galway is below the New York City baseline (composite index 65 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)80
Groceries index70
Dining out index66
Transport index50
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$44,190
Minimum wage$12.43/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,197
Est. monthly healthcare premium$120
YoY inflation3.3%
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