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Economy

Cost of living: Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries

Price level indices shows how expensive or cheap goods and services are across countries, based on purchasing power parities. Western and Northern European countries tend to have high price levels, although incomes are not included in these comparisons.

06/07/2025

Lifestyle

World’s most expensive dog bought for a hefty sum

Wealthy Indian dog lover S Sathish is a well-known dog breeder from Bengaluru, and owns more than 150 different breeds. The newest member of his pup family came with quite the price tag...

19/03/2025

Business

Northern Ireland hotel takes a punt on €1,200 cocktail – who’s buying?

The Merchant Hotel's new tipple has been described as a "masterpiece of Irish whiskey" - but is there a market at €1,200 a pop?

12/02/2025

Food and Drink

Sip happens: Sangria with €120,000 worth of Petrus, anyone?

A video posted online has become the subject of numerous outraged comments. It shows patrons of a bar on the Côte d'Azur concocting a sangria with one of the world's most expensive wines...

11/09/2024

Travel News

Flights are going to get even more expensive this year - here’s why

Industry experts say flight ticket prices are going to be pushed even higher this year.

04/06/2024

Moments

Head to these European cities for the most affordable beer

New research shows the price of a pint of beer can be staggeringly different depending on where in Europe you choose to drink.

09/04/2024

Economy

Too expensive to die: UK funeral costs soar as inflation bites

The overall cost of end-of-life services in the UK has reached an unprecedented amount, meaning that it's not just getting expensive to live in the country, but to die there too.

22/01/2024

United Kingdom

Living isn't the only thing getting more pricey. Dying is too

Funeral costs in Britain have risen by a staggering amount in recent years.

14/04/2023

Moments

Inside London's most exclusive private members' clubs

London seems to have a private members' club on every corner. Here's what goes on inside.

19/08/2022

Residences

Plum Guide: The luxury travel service taking on Airbnb

Meet the founder of the 'Michelin Guide for holiday rentals', who is shining a light on the finest homestays money can buy.

22/10/2021

United Kingdom

'Most expensive' stamp in the world goes on display in London

The British Guiana 1c Magenta is the only one of its kind to survive from the former British Colony.

15/07/2021

Travel News

A guide to 2021’s most expensive cities for expats to live and work in

New data has unveiled the cities expats should avoid if they’re looking to get the most from their money.

23/06/2021

Economy

Which European countries are the most expensive?

Which countries are the most expensive and which are the least expensive?

24/06/2019