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Wed 06 Jun 2008Republic's shoppers paying over 31% more - NCA
Shoppers in the Republic are paying as much as 31 per cent more for branded goods when compared with consumers in Northern Ireland, even when prices are adjusted for VAT and excise duties, a study published by the National Consumer Agency (NCA) has revealed.
The study compared the cost of baskets of goods in Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Lidl shops on both sides of the border and while there was a significant mark-up on branded goods in the Republic, there were smaller differences in the price of own-brand goods.
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