Price levels for food, beverages and tobacco across the European market differ significantly

Price levels for food, beverages and tobacco among the EU Member States vary considerably. In 2009, the prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages were in Poland at 64% of the EU average, while in Denmark they were at 139%. Alcohol was priced in Finland at 170% of the EU average, whereas in Romania at 70% of the EU level. For tobacco the highest prices were observed in Ireland with 217% of the EU average, while the lowest could be noted in Bulgaria (46%).