Cost of living

With the cost of living on the rise around Europe it’s important to keep up to date with the latest news and advice. We regularly add new articles and update existing information as it changes so check back here regularly to get the latest advice and tips.

The Zurich paradox: Why is world's most expensive city also the best to live in?

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The Zurich paradox: Why is world's most expensive city also the best to live in?

Higher cost of living forces Swedes to cut back on alcohol

Higher cost of living forces Swedes to cut back on alcohol

The slumping economy has had a knock-on effect on Swedes' alcohol consumption, new figures show.

Swedish inflation drops to 4.5 percent, beating expectations

Swedish inflation drops to 4.5 percent, beating expectations

Why the cost of flying from Germany will rise in May

Why the cost of flying from Germany will rise in May

EXPLAINED: Is it worthwhile setting up a private pension plan in Switzerland?

EXPLAINED: Is it worthwhile setting up a private pension plan in Switzerland?

Swedish central bank: 'Interest rates appear to have peaked'

Swedish central bank: 'Interest rates appear to have peaked'

EXPLAINED: The rules Swiss cross-border shoppers need to know

EXPLAINED: The rules Swiss cross-border shoppers need to know

Grocery shopping in Austria: How much could you save by switching chains?

Grocery shopping in Austria: How much could you save by switching chains?

How the Red Sea crisis will affect prices in Spain

How the Red Sea crisis will affect prices in Spain

What's going to happen to the Swedish economy in 2024 – mortgages, cost of living and salaries

What's going to happen to the Swedish economy in 2024 – mortgages, cost of living and salaries

Austrian inflation slows to six percent in September

Austrian inflation slows to six percent in September

Norway’s central bank raises key interest rate to 4.25 percent

Norway’s central bank raises key interest rate to 4.25 percent