Should you visit Dublin or Paris?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Dublin or Paris, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
Which city is cheaper, Paris or Dublin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Dublin is €112, while the average daily cost in Paris is €184. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Dublin and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Dublin is about €106 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €242 in Paris For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Food in Dublin costs travelers about €39 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
Food in Paris costs travelers about €31 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Dublin €39
Paris €31
Typical Food prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
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Skip the Line:Traditional Irish Night Show Ticket in Dublin with 3-Course Dinner:
$37
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Irish Craic & Cuisine (Cooking Class & Dinner):
$68
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Local Food Tour:
$75
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Private Cooking Class in a Modern Home with Sea Views in Skerries, Dublin:
$77
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Skip the Line: Irish Night Show Including 4-Course Dinner Ticket:
$77
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Howth Craft Beer and Seafood Tour for private groups:
$87
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Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Dublin:
$95
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Christmas Finger Food & Canapé Cooking Class in Dublin City Center:
$106
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Learn to Make Your Own Sushi - 2.5 hour Cooking Class:
$106
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Authentic Dinner Experience with Local Chef:
$108
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Private Dublin Walking Food Tour with a Local Food Historian:
$180
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Dublin Secret Food Tour w/ Private Tour Option:
$206
Typical Food prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream
€8.00
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Breakfast
€7.00
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Breakfast for 2
€30
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Dinner on River Cruise
€86
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Dinner
€57
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Cheese
€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Authentic Dinner at Parisian's Home:
$41
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Paris en Scene Boat 3-Course Dinner Cruise:
$49
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3-course Dinner Cruise with Panorama on Seine River:
$49
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Italian Dinner Cruise on the River Seine:
$57
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Paris River Seine Lunch or Dinner Cruise:
$60
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Special Dinner in French Cuisine near Notre Dame:
$61
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Italian dinner on the river Seine:
$61
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Seine River Cruise with French Dinner on Champs-Elysees Avenue:
$61
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Paris Food Tour: Bustronome Gourmet Tour of Paris:
$61
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Choux cooking class for kids in Paris:
$62
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Romantic Cruise with 3-course Dinner on Seine River:
$63
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Capitaine Fracasse Boat 3-Course Dinner Cruise:
$67
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Dublin is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
To get around in Paris, the average visitor spends €17 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
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Dublin Cork Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,632
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Dublin Galway Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,369
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Dublin Limerick Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,360
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Dublin Cork Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,359
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Dublin Belfast Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,251
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Sheen Falls Lodge Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,183
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Glengarriff Co Cork Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,182
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Dublin Galway Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,163
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Dublin Limerick Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,136
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Dublin Belfast Dublin Round Trip Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,088
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Dublin Airport Or Dublin City To Ballynahich Castle Private Chauffeur Transfer:
$1,058
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Dublin Airport Or City To Trump International Hotel Doonbeg Chauffeur Transfer:
$995
Typical Local Transportation prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro
€6.40
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Train from Airport
€9.00
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Metro tickets
€6.80
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Train
€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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AIRPORT TRANSFER - ROISSY CDG or ORLY:
$131
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Airfield Of Lognes - Private Round Trip Transfer Express:
$403
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Airport Transfer:
$108
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Airport Transfer to Paris:
$75
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Arrival Private Transfer Paris Train Station or City to Disneyland Paris Minivan:
$58
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Arrival Private Transfer from Beauvais Airport (BVA) to Paris in Comfortable Minivan:
$104
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Arrival Private Transfer from Paris Train Station to Paris City by Minivan:
$43
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Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Airport CDG:
$93
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Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Airport CDG:
$95
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Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Hotels:
$61
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Arrival Private Transfers from Paris Railway Stations to Paris Hotels:
$68
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Beauvais Airport to Disneyland Paris Shared Transfer:
$41
Entertainment
Dublin's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €20 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
In Paris, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €62 per person, per day.
Typical Entertainment prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour
€26
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Guinness Brewery for Two
€27
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St Pauls Cathedral
€4.50
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Dublin Writer's Museum
€6.30
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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'A Gorgeous Mask': Georgian Dublin Tour:
$405
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'Dublin Pubs Bucket List' - 5hr evening time fun private tour.:
$485
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12-Day Giant Irish Adventure Small-Group Tour from Dublin:
$3,602
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2-Day City Sightseeing Dublin & Malahide Castle Tour:
$63
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2-Hour Dublin Tenements Walking Tour:
$31
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2-Hour History of Dublin Walking Tour:
$13
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2-Hour Irish Revolution Walking Tour 1913-1923:
$31
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3-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula Rail Tour:
$602
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3-Day Private Tour to Co Cavan - Adventure Activities, Music, Pubs & More:
$1,617
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4-Day Grand Atlantic Rail Tour from Dublin:
$828
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5-Day Tour of Northern Ireland:
$483
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5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher:
$1,054
Typical Entertainment prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two
€18
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Admission to Pantheon
€5.00
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Catacombs (2)
€23
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
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Paris Criminal Past, audioguided walking tour:
$0.98
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Marais HiddenTreasures, audioguided walking tour:
$0.98
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Secret Montmartre, smartphone audioguided tour:
$0.98
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Trendy Marais, smartphone audioguided walking tour:
$0.98
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Test Day tour:
$1.00
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BEST OF ROYAL DAYS & LIFE : 3 audioguided tours:
$1.85
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BEST OF PARIS : 3 smartphone audioguided tours:
$1.85
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Legends of Paris Night Free Walking Tour in Spanish:
$3.72
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Visit the Eiffel Tower at your own pace Self-guided audio tour:
$4.96
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Flâneurs of Belleville: Explore the art of city walking on an audio walking tour:
$5.00
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One Hour Père Lachaise Cemetery Self-guided Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.43
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Marais: Explore this historic neighbourhood on a kid-friendly audio walking tour:
$5.49
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Dublin may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €14 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Paris, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €19.
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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The Backpacker Pub Crawl:
$15
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New Pub Crawl:
$15
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl:
$19
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Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tastings:
$25
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Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting:
$25
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Jameson Distillery Guided Tour with Whiskey Tasting:
$31
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Whiskey Distillery Tour and Cocktail Workshop in Dublin:
$87
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Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Whiskey Distillery Excursion:
$541
Typical Alcohol prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
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Paris Pub Crawl with Free Club Entry and Free Shots:
$18
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New Pub Crawl:
$19
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Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier:
$29
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Introductory French Cheese and Wine Tasting:
$29
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Wine Tasting at the Cellars of Bercy Village:
$36
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Pub Crawl in Latin Quarter:
$37
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French Wine Experience with Wine Tasting:
$37
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Guided Visit and Wine Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar in Paris:
$40
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Guided tour and wine tasting in a historic cellar in the center of Paris:
$41
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex:
$47
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Organic wine tasting in Paris:
$56
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Wine Shopping & Wine Tasting Class in the 5th:
$61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dublin and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Dublin much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dublin would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dublin and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Dublin.
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