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Cost of Living

# cost-of-living - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

From Business ETC Eurozone

Eurozone inflation hits new low, raising prospect of ECB rate cut

The governing council of the European Central Bank meets on Thursday where it could provide a fresh boost to mortgage holders.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 11 April, 2013

From Business ETC Inflation

Cost of living in Ireland rises 0.4 per cent in March

It’s 0.5 per cent more expensive to live in Ireland now than it was a year ago.

# cost-of-living - Tuesday 12 February, 2013

From Business ETC Cost Of Living

56pc of Irish homes ‘go into debt to pay essential bills’

Research from uSwitch says over half of Irish homes have to dip into savings, or borrow money, to make ends meet.

# cost-of-living - Friday 4 January, 2013

From Business ETC Inflation

Cost of living in the Eurozone rose by 2.2pc in 2012

The EU’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices shows inflation at 2.2 per cent, its lowest annual rate in six months.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 13 December, 2012

From Business ETC Deflation

Cost of living falls by 0.4 per cent in November

The latest CSO figures indicate that Ireland has seen deflation for five of the last six months.

# cost-of-living - Saturday 27 October, 2012

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Interview: Stories like the ‘corn flakes family’ are true – SVP president

The national president of Ireland’s largest voluntary, charitable organisation tells TheJournal.ie about the increase in demand for services and the rebirth of Ireland’s community spirit. Listen to the full interview…

# cost-of-living - Monday 22 October, 2012

Ex-pat executives returning to invest in property market

Property experts have said one of the main reasons ex pats are returning is to educate their children here.

# cost-of-living - Friday 12 October, 2012

Toll charges set to increase by 10c

Drivers will be hit with a 10c toll hike from January 2013.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 11 October, 2012

From Business ETC Cost Of Living

Inflation eases to 1.6 per cent despite rise in clothing and alcohol prices

The price of goods and services in Ireland rose 1.6 per cent in the 12 months to September 2012.

# cost-of-living - Saturday 22 September, 2012

‘Leave the immersion on’: Your tips for saving energy… and money

With rising gas and electricity prices we gave you a few tips to make savings last week. Now it’s your turn.

# cost-of-living - Sunday 16 September, 2012

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Explainer: Why energy prices are rising and what you can do to save money

With price hikes announced by Airtricity, Bord Gáis and Electric Ireland recently. We tell you why your gas and electricity is going up and what you can do to save money. Plus share your tips with us.

# cost-of-living - Friday 14 September, 2012

Airtricity announces rise in gas and electricity prices

Customers face an increase in the cost of their gas and electricity from the middle of next month, the company said today.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 13 September, 2012

From Business ETC Inflation

Cost of living rose by 0.6pc in August

The increase in the third-level student contribution and the rising price of petrol have the largest impact in the inflation rate.

# cost-of-living - Friday 7 September, 2012

Electric Ireland announces electricity and gas price increases

Not good news for the company’s 1.3 million customers, 60,000 of whom also get their gas from Electric Ireland.

# cost-of-living - Tuesday 4 September, 2012

Bord Gáis gas bills to rise by 8.5pc from October

The Commission for Energy Regulation approves an 8.5 per cent increase in Bord Gais Energy’s domestic gas prices.

# cost-of-living - Wednesday 20 June, 2012

From Business ETC Cost Of Living Survey

Dublin plummets in global cost-of-living rankings

Ireland’s capital has dropped from being one of the ‘top ten’ most expensive cities in the world to number 72.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 15 March, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Thursday

TheJournal.ie’s evening round-up of all the day’s main news, plus the bits and pieces you may have missed.

From Business ETC Inflation

Cost of living rose by 0.9 per cent in February

Surging costs of clothing and footwear, and bumps to the cost of transport and furniture, mean inflation is on the up.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 23 February, 2012

From Business ETC Deflation

Cost of living fell by 0.5 per cent in January

You might’nt have noticed, but technically you got a pay rise – though the cost of living is still 2.2 per cent higher than last year.

# cost-of-living - Wednesday 15 February, 2012

The most expensive city in the world? That would be Zurich

A loaf of sliced white bread costs US$6.15 in the Swiss city.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 8 December, 2011

From Business ETC Inflation

Inflation rate remains unchanged in November

The cost of living remained unchanged in November, meaning the annual inflation rate is at 2.9 per cent.

# cost-of-living - Wednesday 14 September, 2011

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Nine things to know by 9am: Results day for Junior Cert students, cabinet meets to discuss selling off state assets, and what Irish people are more likely to lie about than anyone else…

From Business ETC Cost Of Living

Ireland is the fifth most expensive place to live in the EU

Prices in Ireland are 18 per cent above the European Union average, despite a drop in inflation.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 8 September, 2011

From Business ETC Inflation

Cost of living increased by 0.2 per cent in August

The Central Statistics Office says the annual rate of inflation in Ireland stood at 2.2 per cent as of the end of August.

# cost-of-living - Thursday 9 June, 2011

From Business ETC Inflation

Rate of inflation rises to 2.7 per cent, but slowing

New statistics from the Central Statistics Office show that inflation increased by only 0.1 per cent last month.