# expensive

Last year

2022

# Cost of Living

Survey places Dublin among most expensive cities for international workers

Mercer’s 2022 Cost of Living Survey launched ranked Hong Kong as the most expensive city for expatriates.

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Jun 29th 2022, 10:19 AM

All time

# Money Money

Dublin ranked as one of the most expensive places to live in Europe

A new cost of living survey has placed Dublin 46th in the world.

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Jun 9th 2020, 8:29 AM

# expensive

'We couldn't afford him' - Klopp hints that Liverpool wanted Coutinho back

The Reds boss has suggested insufficient funds prevented the club from bringing the player back to Merseyside.

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Aug 20th 2019, 12:40 AM

# expensive

Barcelona defender's new contract has a €500 million buyout clause

France defender Samuel Umtiti has agreed a deal to stay at the club until 2023.

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Jun 4th 2018, 6:14 PM

# expensive

Calls for Revenue to scrap 1890 number as some mobile networks charging 'out of bundle' prices

‘People often assume that it is a free telephone service until their credit runs out or when they receive their bill at the end of the month.’

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May 20th 2018, 7:00 AM

# expensive

Polish official says Germany could owe Poland €690 billion for World War II damages

To date, Poland has not made an official demand.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 3:31 PM

# recycling

Bottle deposit scheme on the way for Scotland, but Irish government says it's still too expensive

Despite calls from the Green Party to introduce such a plan, the minister is not budging.

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Sep 11th 2017, 6:15 AM

# expensive

'Horror stories' about Irish rents are turning foreign tech workers off in their droves

There has been a big increase in candidates turning down job offers, one recruiter says.

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Aug 13th 2017, 5:00 PM

# pink tax

Cards Against Humanity released a 'For Her' version - which is the exact same as the original but more expensive

Satire for a good cause.

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Jul 12th 2017, 8:36 AM

# Fare City

Dublin is the 66th most expensive city in the world for expats

Angolan capital Luanda has taken top spot from Hong Kong, with New York in 9th place and London in 30th.

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Jun 21st 2017, 8:36 AM

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.

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Jun 16th 2017, 8:42 AM

# Cost of Living

Dublin is almost as expensive for workers to live in as London

The weaker pound has made the British capital much cheaper against its international peers.

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Mar 25th 2017, 8:00 AM

# premiums

Motorists paying an extra €250 per year over spiralling insurance costs

Insurance premiums are wiping out any savings motorists are making from low fuel prices.

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Sep 5th 2016, 7:39 AM

# Cost of Living

Dublin has become one of the world’s most expensive cities but is still ‘good value’

So says property group Savills which puts housing and office expenses in the capital at less than half those for London.

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Aug 5th 2016, 12:27 PM

# Survey

Ireland has the highest alcohol prices in the EU (almost double the average)

It’s also the second most expensive country for tobacco.

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Jun 15th 2016, 9:04 PM

# cop on

14 signs that Dublin needs to cop the f**k on

Stop it now, Dublin.

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May 18th 2016, 1:29 PM

# Cash Money

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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May 8th 2016, 7:00 AM

# Property Porn

Check out One Hyde Park - London's most exclusive rental property

The luxury London rental pile boasts some insanely luxurious amenities – such as a private cinema, pool, spa, and golfing area.

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Apr 30th 2016, 6:00 PM

# Ah here

A box of Kellogg's cereal has been spotted on sale for €13 in Dublin

We are through the looking glass now, people.

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Apr 19th 2016, 8:05 PM

# Living in a box

Man can't afford to live anywhere - builds bedroom 'pod' in someone else's apartment

If you think the rents in Dublin are crazy, you should see what they’re like in San Francisco, California…

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Apr 2nd 2016, 6:00 PM

# all the money

These are the five most expensive Airbnb rentals for New Year's Eve

The top range from €3,524 to €5,277 a night.

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Dec 31st 2015, 7:00 AM

# Philanthropist

Denis O'Brien is to purchase a €2.5 million painting and donate it to the state

The painting is part of the Russborough House collection which has been the subject of much controversy over the last six months.

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Nov 18th 2015, 4:13 PM

# Price tag

Manchester United overpaid for Anthony Martial by a whopping €28 million

According to the CIES Football Observatory that is.

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Sep 8th 2015, 11:36 AM

# so fancy

Here's what it's like inside the fanciest hotel in Ireland

Kim and Kanye stayed there, but what’s Ballyfin like?

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Sep 2nd 2015, 6:47 PM

# too hot to handle

Care home refused to call fire brigade following alarm as it would have cost too much

The Richmond House care home in Monkstown, south Dublin, was found to be negligent in several ways following a HIQA inspection in June.

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Aug 26th 2015, 1:09 PM

# Bad Form

Rickshaw driver attempts to charge family €290 for 10-minute ride

Thankfully, police arrived at the scene while the incident was ongoing.

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Jul 23rd 2015, 9:34 PM

# cutting your cloth

Take 4: Homes for every budget

Here is our pick of properties from €250k up to €1 million.

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Jul 23rd 2015, 5:33 PM

# around the country

What else could I get for the... €2.1 million pricetag on this waterside getaway in Dublin?

We take a look at what €2.1 million would get you around the rest of the country.

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Jul 3rd 2015, 10:33 AM

# cities of gold

So what's the most expensive city to live in if you're an expat?

It’s not Dublin would you believe.

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Jun 17th 2015, 12:41 PM

# turn off the lights

Irish electricity is still ridiculously expensive...

But why? We pay the third highest tariffs in the EU, behind only Germany and Denmark.

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May 31st 2015, 7:30 PM

# shovel ready

This week’s vital property news: The price of land in Dublin and Rory McIlroy's house for sale

Everything you need to know in one quick guided tour.

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May 28th 2015, 5:17 PM

# I'll take two

11 minutes of madness: Sale of Picasso painting sets world record

It took eleven minutes before a winner emerged.

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May 12th 2015, 7:26 AM

# lookin' slick

Like surfing? Like wearing a sharp suit? Now you can do both at the same time

When business and surfing collide…

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Apr 27th 2015, 3:30 PM

# viewing advised

Five properties to view this weekend... over €500,000

Here are 5 of the best properties over half a mill that you can view this weekend.

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Mar 5th 2015, 6:31 PM

# high maintenance

Billionaire's soon-to-be ex-wife requests $1 million per month child support

The expenses include $6,800 a month in groceries.

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Feb 24th 2015, 2:23 PM

# end of search

Malaysia declares all on board MH370 dead, angering relatives

Authorities earlier declared the flight to have been an accident.

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Jan 29th 2015, 10:40 PM

# expensive

Manchester United will spend almost €500 million in total on Shaw, Di Maria and Mata

Luis Suarez’s move to Barcelona could amount to over €250 million.

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Dec 17th 2014, 1:56 PM

# cereal killer

People are really split on that awkward Channel 4 cereal cafe interview

Channel 4 had questions about poverty in the area.

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Dec 11th 2014, 9:19 AM

# expensive

Sol Campbell thinks the Arsenal 'Invincibles' squad would cost over £1 billion today

The former Gunners defender believes the 2004 team would be better than any current team.

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Oct 26th 2014, 12:07 AM

# switch over

RTÉ is switching off Longwave 252 but don't worry, most listeners won't be affected

The service is “very expensive” and is “unsustainable” in terms of the RTÉ’s current financial position.

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Sep 24th 2014, 8:21 AM