According to a mid-2024 index, *********** was the most expensive country to live in Europe, with an index score of ****.******** followed in the second place with around ** points less.

According to the European Backpacker Price Index for 2025, Zurich in Switzerland was the most expensive destination for budget travelers. The average daily cost in that city – based on prices for a cheap hostel, budget meals, public transport, and a limited budget for entertainment – amounted to almost 164 U.S. dollars as of January 2025. In comparison, the same trip to Budapest, one of the most affordable cities for backpacking in Europe, would have cost less than 50 U.S. dollars per day.

The average transaction price of new housing in Europe was the highest in Norway, whereas existing homes were the most expensive in Austria. Since there is no central body that collects and tracks transaction activity or house prices across the whole continent or the European Union, not all countries are included. To compile the ranking, the source weighed the transaction prices of residential properties in the most important cities in each country based on data from their national offices. For example, in Germany, the cities included were Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Berlin. House prices have been soaring, with Sweden topping the ranking Considering the RHPI of houses in Europe (the price index in real terms, which measures price changes of single-family properties adjusted for the impact of inflation), however, the picture changes. Sweden, Luxembourg and Norway top this ranking, meaning residential property prices have surged the most in these countries. Real values were calculated using the so-called Personal Consumption Expenditure Deflator (PCE), This PCE uses both consumer prices as well as consumer expenditures, like medical and health care expenses paid by employers. It is meant to show how expensive housing is compared to the way of living in a country. Home ownership highest in Eastern Europe The home ownership rate in Europe varied from country to country. In 2020, roughly half of all homes in Germany were owner-occupied whereas home ownership was at nearly ** percent in Romania or around ** percent in Slovakia and Lithuania. These numbers were considerably higher than in France or Italy, where homeowners made up ** percent and ** percent of their respective populations.For more information on the topic of property in Europe, visit the following pages as a starting point for your research: real estate investments in Europe and residential real estate in Europe.

Monthly disposable income comparison between singles and families across 10 European countries

This dataset provides values for GASOLINE PRICES reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Boundless, the fully compliant Employer of Record platform, compiled and analysed the employment costs in 32 countries within Europe, including gross salary, social and health insurance contributions, income taxes, net pay and more.

To collect this data, Boundless leveraged their internal salary calculators, a resource developed and used by the Boundless Payroll team in collaboration with local payroll partners in each country. This approach enabled Boundless to capture the true costs associated with employing staff in each of the 32 countries, taking into account all applicable regional nuances, and ensure that the findings reflect the latest legal and economic conditions.

In 2018, alcoholic beverages were most expensive in Iceland. Compared to European Union (EU-28), which was set at 100 points as the baseline for the index, Iceland scored 267.8 points on the price level index. The country in the European Union with the most expensive alcohol was Finland at 181.6 index points. The country also levied the highest excise duty on alcoholic products.

Comprehensive rankings and historical records of petrol (Euro 95) and diesel prices across EU countries, including cheapest and most expensive fuel prices, price volatility statistics, and long-term trends.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 108.07 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 355.77 index points and the lowest value was in Syria: 58.27 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Denmark is the most expensive EU country for drivers fueling their cars with gasoline. As of January 2025, Denmark's gasoline price averaged **** euros per liter. It was the only country to have average prices above *** euros per liter that month. Product related costs accounted for the greatest price component, at **** euros per liter.

This dataset provides values for INTEREST RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Geneva stands out as Europe's most expensive city for apartment purchases in early 2025, with prices reaching a staggering 15,720 euros per square meter. This Swiss city's real estate market dwarfs even high-cost locations like Zurich and London, highlighting the extreme disparities in housing affordability across the continent. The stark contrast between Geneva and more affordable cities like Nantes, France, where the price was 3,700 euros per square meter, underscores the complex factors influencing urban property markets in Europe. Rental market dynamics and affordability challenges While purchase prices vary widely, rental markets across Europe also show significant differences. London maintained its position as the continent's priciest city for apartment rentals in 2023, with the average monthly costs for a rental apartment amounting to 36.1 euros per square meter. This figure is double the rent in Lisbon, Portugal or Madrid, Spain, and substantially higher than in other major capitals like Paris and Berlin. The disparity in rental costs reflects broader economic trends, housing policies, and the intricate balance of supply and demand in urban centers. Economic factors influencing housing costs The European housing market is influenced by various economic factors, including inflation and energy costs. As of April 2025, the European Union's inflation rate stood at 2.4 percent, with significant variations among member states. Romania experienced the highest inflation at 4.9 percent, while France and Cyprus maintained lower rates. These economic pressures, coupled with rising energy costs, contribute to the overall cost of living and housing affordability across Europe. The volatility in electricity prices, particularly in countries like Italy where rates are projected to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, further impacts housing-related expenses for both homeowners and renters.

The average cost of leasing a car in Europe was the highest in Switzerland, with ***** euros, and the lowest in Greece, with *** euros, in 2024. While Northern European countries have relatively higher car costs, such as Norway and Netherlands, the cost of leasing is relatively low in Eastern European countries like Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. In addition, driving a car in France was one of the cheapest among Western European countries at an average of ***** euros.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 91.84 index points. The highest value was in Bermuda: 207.78 index points and the lowest value was in the Gambia: 35.21 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for MILITARY EXPENDITURE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Revenue in Europe’s Secondary Education industry is expected to rise slightly at a compound annual rate of 0.7% to €361 billion over the five years through 2025. Secondary education is compulsory for those aged between 11 and 16, although some leaving ages vary in different European countries. Many secondary schools are public schools funded by local and national governments, ensuring that funding remains fairly stable and revenue isn’t volatile. Private or independent schools generate more revenue due to steep tuition fees per pupil. Europe is home to some of the most expensive private schools. Over 2020-21, the COVID-19 outbreak severely hampered the day-to-day running of schools. Temporary closures forced pupils to stay at home and learn online. Schools were forced to spend more on cleaning purchases and education technology when they were allowed to re-open under strict guidelines, which squeezed profit in 2020-21. Schools have since found their footing, retaining their status as essential institutions and a government funding priority, with revenue anticipated to creep upwards by 0.2% in 2025. Revenue is expected to climb at a compound annual rate of 0.9% to €376.8 billion over the five years through 2030. Free schools, popularised in Sweden, have become a growing trend in secondary education, with the UK planning to make all of its secondary schools academies in 2030. Recently, doubt has been cast on their effectiveness, with the Swedish government set to investigate reports surrounding their poor quality and parent and teacher dissatisfaction. Technology will continue to improve teaching in secondary education, and courses will teach more digital skills that complement face-to-face teaching.

Consumer survey on durables, alcoholics, holidays, cosmetics and foods but also questions about the European Community and other European countries. Living conditions now in comparison with 5 years ago / other countries with a better standard of living / durables in main home of respondent, which of them was acquired in the last 3 years / ( non- ) portable audio equipment / ownership or use of transport ( not car ) / facilities at home / ownership of hand gun, rifle, military gun, musical instrument, cordless or mobile telephone, answering machine, exercise machine / type of still camera and use / private and-or company car, make, characteristics and facilities of car / types of alcohol drunk in the last year and frequency / knowledge of European Community, which countries should be member of EC / heard, read or seen anything of the Single European Market ( SEM ) / SEM, EC is a good-bad thing / statements about EC / for-against unification / confidence in church, media, army, education system, trade unions, advertising industry, police, parliament, civil service, local government, social security, EC, European Parliament / values and beliefs: fight against social injustice, driving after drinking, people smacking their children, marry someone with different background, abortion marriage, smoking in public places, not declaring income / work, woman's position, marriage, satisfaction with own life, religion, communism / activities around the house / which languages does respondent speak fluently, which good enough to read a book, language spoken at home / sports, exercise, food in relation to health, vegetarian / consumption of diet drinks / smoking habits / pets at home / buying books ( also by post ), most expensive book, type of book, nr. of books read / frequency of watching television, nr. of newspapers, magazines / detailed information about holidays / use of numerous toiletry articles and cosmetics/ articles for washing and shaving / use of spectacles, contact lenses / various foodstuffs available at home / use of convenance meals, frozen, chilled, ready to heat, take-away / various cleaning items available at home / payment affairs: cheque book, bank account, credit cards, types of insurances, savings / has main wage-earner and-or respondent professional or occupational qualifications / frequency of respondent's visiting his-her mother / detailed information about home / Reader's Digest magazine subscription / questionnaire version / language of interview ( Switzerland and Belgium only ). Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ consumption of durables/ readership, mass media, and 'cultural' exposure

The ranking of internet costs in various countries shows significant differences, driven by economic, political, and infrastructure factors.

This statistic displays the average annual cost per square meter of prime office rents across select European countries as of 2019. The United Kingdom (UK) had the most expensive annual cost per square meter of office rent at over *** thousand euros. France and Ireland completed the top three most expensive countries per square meter per year for prime office rent with *** and *** euros respectively.

The average for 2021 based on 156 countries was 116.77 index points. The highest value was in Bahrain: 249.82 index points and the lowest value was in Ukraine: 56.68 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.