Obviously, while the cost of living in the countries you name are indeed high, with the exception of Ireland, the benefits of living and working are very highly rewarding. I know people from Norway who live like Kings and princes on wages of 'normal' jobs.
10. Luxembourg — 64.18: Luxembourg consistently ranks close to the top of lists of the world's wealthiest nations, and it comes close to the top when it comes to the cost of living as well.
Obviously, while the cost of living in the countries you name are indeed high, with the exception of Ireland, the benefits of living and working are very highly rewarding. I know people from Norway who live like Kings and princes on wages of 'normal' jobs.