Official figures confirm Ireland ranks among highest for cost of living in Europe

Data from the European Commission's statistics body Eurostat this week highlighted that Ireland is the most expensive country in the EU for spirits, beer, wine, tobacco, and pain medication, when all taken together.

Irish people are not imagining it when they voice exasperation at the cost of living - official data show we are among the most expensive in Europe for the likes of medication, alcohol and tobacco, but also public transport, housing costs, maintenance, and bills.

Data from the European Commission's statistics body Eurostat this week highlighted that Ireland is the most expensive country in the EU for spirits, beer, wine, tobacco, and pain medication, when all taken together.