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“Whereas some countries work to live, UK consumers live to work. In fact we work harder, take less holiday and retire later than most of our European counterparts - but the high cost of living makes this a necessity rather than a choice.
“With salaries failing to keep up with inflation, it’s likely that we’re a long way from achieving the quality of life that people in other countries enjoy.”
Last year’s league table of 10 leading European economies - assessing income, prices, working culture and public spending – put Britain in last place.
This year it has jumped above Ireland but in some respects Britons are now faring worse than residents of other countries.
“With salaries failing to keep up with inflation, it’s likely that we’re a long way from achieving the quality of life that people in other countries enjoy.”
Last year’s league table of 10 leading European economies - assessing income, prices, working culture and public spending – put Britain in last place.
This year it has jumped above Ireland but in some respects Britons are now faring worse than residents of other countries.
I think this is an unfair comparison, they should also put US in the mix, and I am sure after comparing with them the British would feel a lot better about their situation
How could you get by on 10 days?!
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Although I am still trying to figure out the benefits I get from living there 
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