How much does errands and shopping cost in Ireland?
Errands and shopping in Dublin costs about €25–€40 for the most common job (do a grocery shop and deliver it), labour only, in 2026. Across all errands and shopping jobs, prices run from €15 to €60, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick.
Updated November 2026 · Guide prices from Irish price guides and typical local rates.
Typical labour cost in Dublin
Errands and shopping prices by job
| Job | Usual time | Dublin | Cork | Galway | Limerick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do a grocery shop and deliver it (each) | 1h 15m | €25–€40 | €25–€35 | €25–€35 | €20–€35 |
| Collect a prescription or pharmacy order (each) | 40 min | €15–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€20 |
| Return items to a shop or post office (each) | 45 min | €20–€30 | €15–€30 | €15–€30 | €15–€25 |
| Collect an order (click and collect) (each) | 45 min | €20–€30 | €15–€30 | €15–€30 | €15–€25 |
| Drop off or collect dry cleaning (each) | 40 min | €15–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€20 |
| Take a car for a service or NCT (each) | 2h | €35–€60 | €30–€55 | €30–€55 | €30–€55 |
| Errands, hourly | 1h | €20–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€25 | €15–€20 |
Labour only, before materials and Helpsii’s €1.50 booking fee. Extra items of the same kind usually cost about 25% less each. Helpers set their own prices, and you approve the price before anyone is booked.
What changes the price
- How many items or rooms
- Size and condition
- Stairs, parking and access
- Materials or parts needed
- Same-day or evening bookings
- The helper’s level: Go, Pro or Elite
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Questions
How much does errands and shopping cost in Ireland?
Errands and shopping in Dublin costs about €25–€40 for the most common job (do a grocery shop and deliver it), labour only, in 2026. Across all errands and shopping jobs, prices run from €15 to €60, a little less in Cork, Galway and Limerick. The price depends on size, access and whether materials are needed.
How much does it cost to do a grocery shop and deliver it in Dublin?
Usually €25–€40 each for labour, and it takes about 1h 15m on site.
How much does it cost to collect a prescription or pharmacy order in Dublin?
Usually €15–€25 each for labour, and it takes about 40 min on site.
How much does it cost to return items to a shop or post office in Dublin?
Usually €20–€30 each for labour, and it takes about 45 min on site.
Are materials included?
Shopping is paid by you at cost, with the receipt in the chat.
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