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No surprises here: Dublin is Europe's eighth most expensive city

Cost of living in Dublin is around twice that of Athens or Lisbon.

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DUBLIN PLACES AMONG Europe’s most expensive cities, new research has found.

While workers in Ireland’s capital might take home bigger pay packets than most, they find that this is quickly eaten away by housing, transportation and the cost of living.

This comes as part of a new report from economic research group Glassdoor which looks at the standard of living across the continent – and has found Dublin to be the eighth most expensive place to live.

This is according to Glassdoor’s cost of living index, which doesn’t just make a straight-forward comparison of costs between the cities; rather it looks at relatively how much a standardised bundle of goods and services in each place might set you back.

Where are the most expensive places to live? 

Unsurprisingly, Swiss cities Geneva and Zurich topped the poll for the priciest cities on the continent, pushing London into third place.

Norwegian capital Oslo, Bergen (also in Norway), Copenhagen and Paris all also placed ahead of eighth-placed Dublin.

To put Dublin’s position in context, the cost of living in Dublin is more that twice that of Greek capital Athens and Portuguese capital Lisbon.

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What else did it find?

Good news for Irish consumers is that we seem to be able to stretch our euros a bit further than our continental neighbours.

The report by Glassdoor takes into account something it calls ‘Purchasing Power Parity’, which takes into account the relative price differences between countries.

By this measure, Ireland was second only to Switzerland, placing ahead of Norway, the Netherlands and Denmark, in third, fourth and fifth places respectively – and seven places ahead of the UK in ninth place.

H/T Business Insider

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    Mute The Viking
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    Jul 24th 2017, 4:31 PM

    The True Heart of the fighting Irish. Well done Orla. Keep up the fight.

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    Jul 24th 2017, 4:44 PM

    @The Viking: i wish i could like this comment more than once! Couldnt agree more!

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    Mute Mary Murphy
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    Jul 24th 2017, 5:00 PM

    After all this lovely young woman has done for CF wouldn’t you think the bloody health minister would sanction money for her operation. Ffs. Does he have to be led by the nose all the time

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    Mute Jed I. Knight
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    Jul 24th 2017, 6:11 PM

    @Mary Murphy: I’m sure you mean well, but had you taken the time to read any of this inspiring young lady’s blogs, social media posts or her Gofundme page you’d know it isn’t quite that simple.
    As she’s currently so ill she can’t travel back to Ireland, but while her only chance at survival is a lung transplant her health insurance will cover the cost, presumably when a suitable donor becomes available, however that’s not the full story.
    Many of the costs are not covered by insurance, and the first year post transplant are crucial, this after care is crucial – and expensive. Hence the request for funding. If you can spare it, please consider donating. Thank you for your time.

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    Mute Niall O Neill
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    Jul 24th 2017, 7:12 PM

    @Jed I. Knight: l think Mary Murphy was simply pointing out that the Minister for Health might underwrite the cost of Orla’s care. And while it might be exceptional, and lead to “what about me” complaints, l for one would only applaud the intervention. But it won’t happen for political reasons. Maybe a Dermot Desmond, Denis O’Brien, Michael O’Leary or J. P. McManus might anonymously do the right thing. If they even noticed.

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    Mute Mary Murphy
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    Jul 24th 2017, 7:52 PM

    @Jed I. Knight: I actually meant for them to pay the US hospital who is looking after her. Orla is a lady who’s done so much for CF and as such deserves the most that can be done. How do you know I didn’t donate????

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    Jul 24th 2017, 8:47 PM

    @Mary Murphy: As I already said, covering the cost of her transplant in America, which is likely to be substantial, isn’t up for debate, she clearly said her health insurance will cover this, thankfully.
    And you’re right, I don’t know if you did or didn’t donate, nor would I ask, it’s a personal issue. I politely asked if you could spare it to consider it.

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    Mute Maire
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    Jul 25th 2017, 10:30 AM

    @Jed I. Knight: Do CF patients get Health Ins.? Of coarse they should, but do they?

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    Jul 25th 2017, 10:32 AM

    @Maire: Sorry, yes I see she has, thank God!

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    Jul 24th 2017, 8:40 PM

    Great stuff….well done …hope it’s a fantastic success….she certainly deserves it!!!

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    Jul 24th 2017, 6:19 PM

    Some good news for a change, well done.

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    Jul 24th 2017, 8:17 PM

    Orla, I hope and pray that you will get the treatment that you need and deserve. Your government has let you down. But there is…… ‘Joe Duffy’ and Liveline, he might be able to help. Kindest regards. Andi!

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    Mute Paul Moran
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    Jul 25th 2017, 3:21 PM

    Now that the fundraising target has been reached, is there need of further donations?
    I was always a great admirer of Orla’s having read her articles in the Irish times, heard her interviews on radio and seen her on the Late Late.
    She is one courageous lady and I wish her success in her forthcoming operation and full health in the years to come. Paul Moran

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