#Cost of Living
Housing crisis drives 40c increase in Living Wage to €12.30 per hour
The report also said there were increased costs in energy in the last 12 months.
Opinion: 'As I attempt to buy my first home, disheartened isn't even the word'
In Berlin, a proposed referendum seeks to ban the largest landlord company and expropriate the homes for social housing – but the average rent in Dublin is twice that of Berlin, writes Ciaran Connolly.
Nearly 1,000 civil servants apply to leave Dublin
The majority of requests from clerical officers, who are on the lower end of the civil service pay scale.
'The stress makes me sick': New report highlights stark financial burden faced by Irish families
St Vincent de Paul says parents are struggling to eat, while prioritising their children’s education.
Opposition parties call for rent freeze, but Leo says it would be too expensive
Parties are calling for a rent freeze of up to three years.
Dublin is now more expensive to live in than both Abu Dhabi and Silicon Valley
It’s the first time Dublin has been in the top 100 most expensive cities to live list since 2014.
Brexit could increase cost of milk, cheese and eggs by 46%
A hard Brexit could increase the cost of living by up to €1,300 per Irish household per year.
Noonan's former right-hand man says government should consider raising retirement age
The former Secretary General of the Department of Finance said the focus should shift from tax cuts to reducing the cost of living.
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.
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.
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.
It costs the State €2,773.38 to detain one juvenile prisoner per day in Ireland
The average cost in Europe is €283.58 per day.
It costs over €16,500 a year to run and maintain the average Irish home
Those in negative equity were also found to be paying over €5,000 more a year than the average homeowner.
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.
No surprises here: Dublin is Europe's eighth most expensive city
Cost of living in Dublin is around twice that of Athens or Lisbon.
One man is commuting from Barcelona to London every day - and saves money doing it
He must be getting really sick of the Ryanair jingle.
Politicians 'don't understand the stress of having to pay bills'
Customers want simpler bills and exit fee options.
The cost of living all over the world in one neat infographic
Ireland has the 11th highest cost of living in the world.
What can the minimum wage buy you in Ireland?
We checked. It doesn’t go very far.
Students could save almost €4k if they stay at home with mum and dad
The DIT Cost of Living Guide says student living costs are over €8,000.
Learning, cigarettes and alcohol: they're all getting pricier
Don’t fret, you’re going to pay less for clothes and food.
Labour Youth admit: Our posters break the law - but we're prepared to pay the fine
The Labour youth wing appears unconcerned that its posters break the law as it slammed Fianna Fáil’s “hypocrisy” today, but the opposition party hit back saying there is a “crisis at the heart of the Labour Party”.
Column: The introduction of a living wage would benefit ALL of Irish society
We shouldn’t view a living wage for employees as a burden, but as an investment: it would be one of the most effective ways to stimulate the economy, writes Ciaran Garrett.
The average monthly rent in Dublin is now over €1,000 as prices continue to rise
As with the sale of residential property, the increase in rental values in Dublin is out of kilter with a slower recovery in the rest of the country.
Switzerland is to vote on giving every citizen an unconditional income of €2,000
This is the result of a system where proposals which receive 100,000 signatures can be voted on by the public.
Food, alcohol and tobacco prices drive up cost of living
Inflation in the eurozone is expected to be 1.6 per cent for last month, up 0.2 per cent from May.
It's official: Irish prices for cigarettes and alcohol are EU's highest
Irish drink prices are 62 per cent higher than the EU average – and only the Finns pay more for their drink.
Cost of living rises in the eurozone but not so much in Ireland
Comparing April and May figures, annual inflation rose in 16 member states, remained stable in six and fell in four.
Eurozone inflation hits new low, raising prospect of ECB rate cut
The governing council of the European Central Bank meets on Thursday where it could provide a fresh boost to mortgage holders.
Cost of living in Ireland rises 0.4 per cent in March
It’s 0.5 per cent more expensive to live in Ireland now than it was a year ago.
56pc of Irish homes 'go into debt to pay essential bills'
Research from uSwitch says over half of Irish homes have to dip into savings, or borrow money, to make ends meet.
Cost of living in the Eurozone rose by 2.2pc in 2012
The EU’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices shows inflation at 2.2 per cent, its lowest annual rate in six months.
Cost of living falls by 0.4 per cent in November
The latest CSO figures indicate that Ireland has seen deflation for five of the last six months.
Interview: Stories like the 'corn flakes family' are true - SVP president
The national president of Ireland’s largest voluntary, charitable organisation tells TheJournal.ie about the increase in demand for services and the rebirth of Ireland’s community spirit. Listen to the full interview…
Ex-pat executives returning to invest in property market
Property experts have said one of the main reasons ex pats are returning is to educate their children here.
Toll charges set to increase by 10c
Drivers will be hit with a 10c toll hike from January 2013.
Inflation eases to 1.6 per cent despite rise in clothing and alcohol prices
The price of goods and services in Ireland rose 1.6 per cent in the 12 months to September 2012.
'Leave the immersion on': Your tips for saving energy... and money
With rising gas and electricity prices we gave you a few tips to make savings last week. Now it’s your turn.
Explainer: Why energy prices are rising and what you can do to save money
With price hikes announced by Airtricity, Bord Gáis and Electric Ireland recently. We tell you why your gas and electricity is going up and what you can do to save money. Plus share your tips with us.
Airtricity announces rise in gas and electricity prices
Customers face an increase in the cost of their gas and electricity from the middle of next month, the company said today.
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