Galway, Ireland

In 2025, a single person living in Galway needs approximately EUR 2,444/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 4,501/month. Galway is considered a mid-range city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Galway costs approximately EUR 1,661/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 2,906/month. Rent has changed +3.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Galway are approximately EUR 405 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Galway costs EUR 93 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Galway average EUR 161 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Galway is located in Ireland (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 1,661/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 2,444/month, it is mid-range by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Galway costs approximately EUR 16 in 2025. Budget around EUR 125/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Galway from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 21.3% over this period (from EUR 1,408 in 2022 to EUR 1,707 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Galway in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 2,444/month. This covers rent (EUR 1,661), groceries (EUR 405), transport (EUR 93), utilities (EUR 161) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 4,501/month.