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08/11/2011
Irish Set To Spend Most On Xmas
Irish households will spend more money this Christmas than any other European country, a survey has revealed.
The research by business consultants Deloitte found the average household will splash out €943 on gifts, food and socialising this Christmas; that's 40% higher than the European average.
Other top spenders are Luxembourg and Switzerland budgeting €923 and €841 per household respectively.
Households in the Netherlands have budgeted just €260 for the holidays.
(GK)
The research by business consultants Deloitte found the average household will splash out €943 on gifts, food and socialising this Christmas; that's 40% higher than the European average.
Other top spenders are Luxembourg and Switzerland budgeting €923 and €841 per household respectively.
Households in the Netherlands have budgeted just €260 for the holidays.
(GK)
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