Rip off Republic!

[FredLopez]

i shop at tesco here no problem i just don't tour the republic problem solved.

i buy bananas in tesco ni for 76 cent and they cost me 1.65 or so in republic,

[FredLopez]

I could afford it down there just I refuse to be ripped off. Guess I am used to the sterling a lot and cannot comprehend the euro rip off merchant.

petrol still more expensive in NI but wages (excluding escorting) alot better in Republic compared to NI

[FredLopez]

Well I don't drive and value my life over money Fred.

its alright for some

[FredLopez]

I guess Fred will still be on here doing the same thing though change is good fred take a leaf out of my book.

no, i'm in London (Tesco even cheaper over there than NI) next week and you're right change does no harm and is a good thing bella.

[FredLopez]

I am glad that we both agree on that but I will not debate about all the different prices every where but I'll be kind enough to leave you to your own devices pip squeak. Enjoy. I will be enjoying oops there goes my phone again.

bella,i like your positive attitude i find it very refreshing so wish you all the best in whatever you do

[LuckyLu]

link to the source if you can please, I would like to read it too.
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According to Eurostat, Ireland is the second most expensive EU country for goods and services.
It is more expensive for everything,above the EU average for everything, except consumer electronic goods-which are at the EU price average in Ireland.
It is the most expensive EU state for tobacco and alcohol at 1.75 times EU average.
It is third highest for items like cars and motorcycles at 1.1 times EU average.
It is fourth highest for hotel and restaurant prices and fifth highest for food and non-alcoholic drinks.
However Ireland and the EU remain cheaper than non-EU countries like Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.
Denmark is currently the most expensive EU country.
Bulgaria and Romania are the cheapest but with obviously much lower incomes than other parts of the EU.
Some of the cost in Ireland, will of course be due to being a peripheral island, with a small population, on the edge of Europe, with at least 60 miles of sea to get here, and with consequent high government taxes to fund the place.

[DazzzaXXX]

Love that bottom. Are you near D2/

[Bratsimpson1]

link to the source if you can please, I would like to read it too.
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http://www.irishtimes.com/business/e...ices-1.3120896

[Bratsimpson1]

http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statist...s_and_services

Ireland,costwise, tends to keep company with Switzerland and the Nordic countries.

[randaddy2017]

Based on my experience traveling around Europe (and the world) not everything in that report is accurate. However, I agree that some stuff is shockingly expensive and often lacks quality, too. The price of hotels, for an example, (or even an Air BnB) is quite high considering what you get. Often the standard leaves a lot to be desired. I stayed in an upmarket hotel with an escort recently and the shower facilities were horrendous. I digress. Rental prices are excessive, too, but sure we all know that already.

Oh, and to any knob-ends moaning about the price of escorts in Ireland. I completely disagree. Based on my experience, Ireland represents very good value for money. One thing punters can be happy for. :-)