Ireland most expensive EU country for alcohol
Ireland is the most expensive country in the EU to buy alcohol, according to Eurostat figures released today. Alcohol in Ireland costs 70% more than the EU average price, followed by the UK (65% more than EU average) and Finland (36% more than EU average). The lowest prices in the EU for alcohol and tobacco are in Bulgaria (58% of the EU average price) and Hungary (65%).
Overall Ireland has the 5th highest prices in the EU for consumer goods and services, behind Denmark, Sweden, Finland and the UK. The lowest consumer prices in the EU are 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. Ireland’s prices are 15% above the EU average for food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Clothing is most expensive in Sweden, Denmark and Finland, and least expensive in Poland, Bulgaria and Hungary. Prices for clothing in Ireland are 92% of the EU average.
Consumer electronics are most expensive in Malta, Cyprus and Denmark, and least expensive in Bulgaria, Luxembourg and Hungary. Consumer electronic prices in Ireland are in line with EU average prices.
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 goods.
Restaurants and hotels in Ireland cost 127% of the EU average, while they are most expensive in Denmark, Sweden and Finland, and least expensive in Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria.
Further information: http://ec.europa.
