Poll: Do you think Ireland is a rip-off?

An EU-wide survey found we are the most expensive nation in Europe when it comes to alcohol and cigarettes.

A SURVEY YESTERDAY revealed that Ireland is the second most expensive country in the EU.

We are the second priciest in the common market with goods and services costing 25% above the EU average.

Bulgaria was the cheapest, followed by Romania and Poland, Fora.ie reports.

Ireland ranked as the most expensive in one of the six categories measured – alcoholic drinks and tobacco, which were priced at 75% above the EU average.

We want to know: Do you think Ireland is a rip-off?

Poll Results:

Yes (22058)

No (1566)

I'm not sure (640)

Yes
No
I'm not sure

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Garreth MacNamee

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