Ireland had the highest prices for alcohol and tobacco products in the EU last year, according to a Europe's official statistics agency.
According to the Eurostat report, alcohol and tobacco prices were highest in Ireland at 170% of the EU average.
Most of the price variation between countries for alcohol and tobacco is due to different tax levels.
Using 100 as the EU average, food and non-alcoholic drinks in Ireland were the second dearest in Europe behind Denmark, at 120% of the average.
Overall Ireland had the fifth highest prices for consumer goods and services at 118% of the average.
Prices for hotels and restaurants in Ireland for 2010 were third highest in Europe at 129% of the average (behind Denmark and Sweden and on a par with Finland).
In the personal transport equipment category - cars, bicycles and motorbikes - Irish prices were at 116%, the third highest in Europe behind Denmark and Portugal.
Ireland was below the EU average in two areas, with clothing at 95% and consumer electronics at 94%.
