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Irish people paying 70% more to buy alcohol than others in the EU

Ireland is the most expensive country in the European Union to buy alcohol, costing 70% more than...
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11.36 19 Jun 2015


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Irish people paying 70% more to buy alcohol than others in the EU

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11.36 19 Jun 2015


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Ireland is the most expensive country in the European Union to buy alcohol, costing 70% more than the average price.

The Eurostat figures show the next most expensive is the UK (65% more) and Finland (36% more).

The lowest prices in the EU for alcohol and tobacco are in Bulgaria and Hungary.

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Overall, Ireland has the 5th highest prices in the EU for consumer goods and services - behind Denmark, Sweden, Finland and the UK.

While the lowest consumer prices are found in Bulgaria, Romania, Poland and Hungary.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages are most expensive in Denmark, Austria and Finland - and least expensive in Bulgaria, Romania and Poland.

Irish-bought cars are 108% of EU average prices | Image: Gareth Fuller / PA Wire/Press Association Images

Ireland's prices are 15% above the EU average for food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Clothing is most expensive in Sweden, Denmark and Finland - while Irish prices are 92% of the EU average.

Consumer electronics are most expensive in Malta, Cyprus and Denmark, and least expensive in Bulgaria, Luxembourg and Hungary.

Irish prices in this category are in line with EU average prices.

And cars, motorcycles and bicycles are most expensive in Denmark, the Netherlands and Portugal, and least expensive in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Poland; while prices in Ireland are 108% of EU average prices for these.


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