Irish pay highest price for alcohol

Ireland has the highest alcohol prices in the EU, with consumers here paying almost 75% more than average, according to Eurostat figures.

Only Finland (172% of the EU average) and Britain (163%) come close to the prices being paid here. By comparison, Bulgaria is paying 36% less than the EU average.

Ireland also has the fourth highest price for food and non-alcoholic drinks at 119% of the EU average. Only Denmark (145%), Sweden (124%), and Austria (120%), are more expensive.